The first step in building a portfolio is a clear goal. Once you have one, the rest of the portfolio is easier to build.
Short-term goals
At PrudentFP, we treat short-term and long-term goals differently. Short-term goals are best met with fixed-income investments, such as a bank fixed deposit or a liquid or other diversified debt fund.
If you are saving gradually towards such a goal, a bank recurring deposit may do. It yields 5.8 per cent per annum, so use it only for goals two to three years away. Beyond that, the low returns start to hurt.
Long-term goals
For long-term goals, a portfolio of equity mutual funds is the best option. Equity is the only asset type that can grow your money faster than inflation. Fixed income is safer but generally cannot beat inflation.
Equity funds suit goals 7 to 15 years away. They can be volatile in the first 0 to 5 years, and market ups and downs can cause temporary losses. We do not recommend equity funds if your goal is closer than three to five years. Equity demands discipline, regular investing and enough time.
Before you invest, set your financial goals. Then choose schemes by time horizon, which helps you set your risk tolerance and ideal asset allocation: the mix of liquid, debt and equity in your portfolio.
Your portfolio, online
We offer online services to manage your mutual fund portfolio and other investments. With Wealth Magic Portfolio Online, you get a consolidated view of all your holdings in all funds we service, in one window.
Mutual funds then let you build a diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against losses in a falling market, but it spreads risk within and across asset classes.
We will guide you through
- What is my risk profile?
- Are all my mutual fund schemes mapped to my financial goals?
- What should my asset allocation be?
- How long should I stay invested?
- Why do I need to diversify?
- Is my investment objective income or growth?
- Does my current equity exposure match my risk appetite?
- Is my portfolio built to create wealth, or to chase high returns?
How we are paid
We sign a contract with you to advise on and maintain your mutual funds under Direct Plans only. Our investment advisory fee is 1% a year of average Assets under Advice (AUA), payable monthly, or any other fee we agree in a separate advisory agreement.
We invest in Regular Plans only, and we may earn a trail commission of 0% to 0.80% p.a. from the fund houses, regulated and capped by SEBI. You pay no separate fee and no hidden charges.
Fee for Direct Plans*
For investments in direct plans, the annual fee depends on the assets under advice (AUA).
| AUA (assets under advice) | Fees as a % of AUA* |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹10 lakhs | Fixed fee of ₹10,000 |
| ₹10 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs | 1% |
| ₹25 lakhs to ₹50 lakhs | 0.75% |
| ₹50 lakhs to ₹100 lakhs | 0.65% |
| Above ₹100 lakhs | 0.50% |
* 18% GST is levied separately, over and above these fee limits.
Fee calculator
Enter your assets under advice (AUA) to estimate the annual fee for Direct Plans. The first ₹10 lakhs carry the fixed fee, and each slab above it is charged at its own rate.
* 18% GST is levied separately, over and above these fee limits. This is an estimate and not an offer. The final fee is set in your advisory agreement.