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IDFC Equity Opportunity Series 2 dividend

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 04:09 AM PDT

 

IDFC Equity Opportunity Series dividend

IDFC Mutual Fund has announced dividend under the dividend option of IDFC Equity Opportunity Series 2 Reg-D and IDFC Equity Opportunity Series 2 Direct-D.

The quantum of dividend shall be R1.5 per unit. The record date has been fixed as August 12, 2014.

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Things to know about ELSS Mutual Funds

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 12:08 AM PDT

 

Things to know about ELSS Mutual Funds





They offer the twin benefits of tax deduction and capital appreciation. Here are a few things you should know before you invest in these tax saving funds

 

How much is the risk?


ELSS funds are essentially diversified equity funds and carry the same risks. In fact, the risk is higher in ELSS funds because you cannot exit before three years.


However, the average ELSS fund has performed better than the average diversified equity fund in the past five years. While the ELLS category has given 15.2% annualised returns, the diversified funds have given 14.3%. This is partly because a large number of equity diversified funds pull down the average returns. However, not all ELSS funds have performed so well.


While the best performing ELSS fund has given 21.7% annualised return in the past five years, the worst performer has given only 3.8%. So, choosing the right fund is crucial.


What is the taxability?


ELSS funds fall under the exempt exempt exempt (EEE) category. Investments get tax deduction under Section 80C, so you don't have to pay tax on the amount invested in the ELSS fund. The capital gains generated by the fund are also exempt from tax as the investments are not withdrawn.


Finally, withdrawals are also tax-free because there is no tax payable on long-term capital gains from equity oriented mutual funds. Since the holding period necessarily exceeds one year, there is no capital gains tax. The Employee Provident Fund and the Public Provident Fund are the only other investment options that enjoy the EEE tax treatment.


What is the lock-in period?


All tax-saving investments have lock-in periods ranging from three to 15 years.


ELSS funds have a lock-in period of three years, the shortest among all Section 80C investment options. While this reduces liquidity and prevents the investor from making changes, it can be a blessing in disguise. It also means that redemptions are not a worry for the fund manager and he can take long term investment decisions, which generally prove beneficial for the fund. For the investors who take the SIP route, each monthly instalment is treated as a separate investment and gets locked in for three years. So, the SIP started in July 2014 will be eligible for withdrawal in July 2017. Similarly , the SIP invested in August 2014 will be open for withdrawal only in August 2017.

 

Growth or dividend?


You can opt for the growth, dividend or dividend reinvestment plan. The growth plan is the cumulative option under which your investment will keep growing till you redeem it. In the dividend plan, the fund gives some amount back to if the fund's NAV has risen. The dividend received by the investor are tax-free.


Don't make the mistake of opting for the dividend reinvestment plan, under which the dividend payout is reinvested to buy more units of the scheme.


Every time this happens, the new units get locked in for another three years.


So when you want to exit, there will always be some units still locked in. If you are stuck in the dividend reinvestment plan, you can write to the fund house and shift to the dividend pay out plan.


What is the threshold?


Most equity funds have a minimum investment limit of Rs 5,000, but ELSS funds have a lower threshold of Rs 500.


Newbie investors who want to test the waters before jumping in will find this especially useful. These funds also offer a greater flexibility to investors.


Unlike an insurance plan or a unit linked insurance plan (Ulip), you don't have to commit multi-year investments. Even a one-time investment of Rs 500 can be held till perpetuity. In the PPF, the investor must make at least one contribution in a year or pay a penalty. However, there is no such compulsion in ELSS funds.

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Tata Balanced Fund - Buy Online

Posted: 06 Aug 2014 08:47 PM PDT

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Tata Balanced Fund – Fund Overview

This fund is suitable for investors looking for long term capital appreciation with moderate levels of risk. As such the fund is suitable for investors in the moderate risk category planning for retirement or other long term financial objectives. As one of the oldest schemes in its category, the fund has Rs 620 crores of assets under management with an expense ratio of 2.5%. The asset management company, Tata Mutual Fund, is part of Tata Group, one of the largest and most respected brands in India. Funds from the Tata stable are amongst the top performers across several mutual fund categories. The fund managers of this scheme are Atul Bhole and S.R. Acharya. The scheme is open both for growth and dividend options. The current NAV (as on Mar 7, 2014) is 108.65 for growth option and 58.77 for dividend option. CRISIL ranks this fund, as a good performer (Rank 2) and Morningstar has a five star rating for this fund.

Portfolio Construction

In terms of portfolio construction equity comprises 75% of the portfolio mix, while fixed income securities comprises the rest. The fund has a predominantly large cap bias with a high growth focus. It is very well diversified with its top 5 holdings, Govt Bonds of 2019 and 2020 maturities, HCL, TCS, United Spirits accounting for less 19% of the total portfolio value. The quality of its debt portfolio is also quite high with limited interest rate sensitivity.

 

In terms of sector composition of the equity portfolio, IT, BFSI, Automobile, FMCG and healthcare have the highest portfolio weights, combining to over 52% of the portfolio value. The portfolio is well balanced between cyclical and defensive sectors. Within the fixed income portfolio government bonds account for over 40% of the fixed income portfolio, corporate bonds account for 26% and money market instruments account for the balance. See the waterfall chart below, for the sector composition of the equity portfolio of Tata Balanced Fund.

 

Risk & Return

From a risk perspective, the volatility of the fund is on the higher side, given the fact that it is a balanced fund. The annualized standard deviations of monthly returns of Tata Balanced fund for three to fifteen year periods are in the range of 12% and 21% respectively, which is on the higher side relative to the balanced funds category. While the high volatility is a watch out for the fund from a risk perspective, the risk adjusted return is very attractive. On a risk adjusted basis, as measured by Sharpe Ratio, the fund has outperformed the diversified category. Sharpe ratio is defined as the ratio of excess return (i.e. difference of return of the fund and risk free return from Government securities) and annualized standard deviation of returns. Higher the Sharpe ratio better is the risk adjusted performance of the fund. See charts below for comparison of volatilities and Sharpe ratios between Tata Balanced fund and balanced funds

 

Dividend Pay-out Track Record

Tata Balanced Fund Dividend Plan has an excellent dividend payout track record. For the last 15 years the fund has paid dividends every year except 2001 and the during market downturns in 2008 and 2011.

SIP Returns

The chart below shows returns as on Mar 10 2014 (NAV of 108.6) of Rs 5000 monthly SIP in the Tata Balanced Fund Growth Plan, for respective years starting since inception in 1995. The SIP date has been assumed to first working day of the month. The amounts are shown in Rs lakhs.

 

The chart above shows that a monthly SIP of Rs 5000 started on inception of the fund would have grown to over Rs 57 lakhs, while the investor would have invested less than a fifth of that amount (only Rs 11 lakhs). This shows the power of compounded return. If the investor had invested Rs 1 Lakh lump sum, in the NFO, his wealth would have grown to nearly Rs 11 lakhs.

Tata Balanced Fund is given nearly 19 years of strong performance. Given its long term track record of strong returns, it is a top pick in many investor portfolios. Investors with moderate risk profiles may consider this product for their retirement planning and other long term financial objectives, through systematic investment plans or lump sum route with a long time horizon. Given its good dividend pay-out track record, investors who prefer dividends can opt for the dividend plan of the Tata Balanced Fund. Investors should consult with their financial advisors, if this scheme is suitable for their financial planning objectives.

For further information contact Prajna Capital on 94 8300 8300 by leaving a missed call

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