Redemption from non-performing MF and re-invt into better performing MF

Q & A ForumCategory: InvestmentsRedemption from non-performing MF and re-invt into better performing MF
salg asked 8 years ago
Hello Sreekanth, Good-day !! I have been investing in MFs since 10 years but now, i am facing a situation where one of my funds SBI Magnum Tax Gain Growth is not performing well since 3 years. Been patient enough for the fund to improve it's performance but to no avail. So, i am contemplating to redeem and re-invt in some other multicap/diversified equity fund. Please guide me to resolve my confusion. I have - 3 ELSS funds (ABC'96, Axis LT Eq, Rel Tax Saver) - ongoing SIPs. Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip fund - ongoing SIP. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Growth - No SIP. All units can be redeemed. HDFC tax saver - No SIP. HDFC top 200 - No SIP. SBI Magnum Tax Gain is not performing well since past 3 years. So, I want to redeem (all the corpus Rs. 6 lakhs) and subsequently invt in existing ELSS or buy new Multicap fund. My questions are - (1) Should i invest in existing ELSS (ABC'96/Axis LT Eq) or a new Multicap fund ? (Do you think that ELSS funds, because of their 3 years lock-in, give additional freedom in comparison to other multicap funds for the fund manager to take long term calls eventually translating into better performance ? Note - I do not need this money for next 7-10 years. Goal is wealth creation.) (2) Should i redeem in one go or in parts (say, 3 nos) from SBI Magnum Tax Gain and then re-invt that money ? (3) As of now, SBI Magnum, though a diversified equity fund, has more (approx 70%) Large Cap exposure. If the ELSS or Multicap fund has more Mid-cap exposure. (eg. ABC'96 has approx 50% exposure), do you think it makes sense to invest via SIP (6-9 nos.) or should i invest lumpsum without worrying too much about Mid-cap exposure and volatility because i do not need this money for next 7-10 years ? Regards, Satish S.
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Sreekanth Staff answered 8 years ago
Dear Satish, 1 - Is tax saving one of your Investment objectives? 2 - There is no right or wrong approach here. As fund is not performing well, advisable to switch out completely and re-invest in a better performing scheme. 3 - This year can be very volatile for markets. In case, you follow the markets regularly, you may re-invest the lump sum amount in 2 to 4 installments over the period of next 6 to 12 months. Investing in too many funds that too from same fund category like ELSS funds may not be advisable. Generally ELSS funds can be treated as multi-cap funds. You may come out of HDFC tax saver as well, in case you are not happy with its performance. Kindly read :
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