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Friday 30 November 2012

LIC Jeevan Ankur

These days LIC Jeevan Ankur's advertisement is regularly appearing in newspapers, TV, FM etc. Such frequency of insurance ads tells you the arrival of festive season where you will be pitched as "gift your family a secure future" or arrival of Tax saving season where it would be much easy to sell a policy. And when the policy is for your child future then automatically the marketing campaign gains the emotional touch. Moreover when the product is of LIC many has a tendency not to understand the features and believe what the agent says.

I have also been receiving many queries on LIC Jeevan Ankur, so to answer once and to all I decided to write a post doing its detailed review.

Let's start with the Basic features, which they call as benefits.

The plan works like any other endowment plan where you will have to pay premium for a fixed tenure for which you will be given insurance coverage. If you survive the term you will get Maturity/survival benefit which is Sum assured plus loyalty additions. And if the Insured dies with in the policy term then the sum assured will be paid back to the nominee. Now as LIC Jeevan Ankur is child future oriented policy, so needless to say that it must be having some additional features. I hope you understand that additional features and additional costs go hand in hand.

Features of LIC Jeevan Ankur

The Risk cover will be in the name of parent and child will be the nominee in this plan.

Death benefit: If Life Insured dies with in the policy term then the Full sum assured will be paid to the Nominee. Additionally, benefit equal to 10% of basic sum assured will be paid on each policy anniversary for the remaining term of the policy. (Please note here that this additional feature is because of inbuilt Income benefit rider in this policy, which has some cost attached to it)

Maturity Benefit: If policyholder survives the policy term then on maturity he'll be paid with the amount equal to basic sum assured plus loyalty additions if any which depends on the corporation's experience. Thus it is very clear that the guaranteed portion is Basic sum assured and NON Guaranteed portion is loyalty additions.

Other Optional Features in LIC Jeevan Ankur

  1. Accident Insurance: You may top up with the policy with accident benefit rider for a sum assured equal to basic sum assured with minimum coverage of Rs 25000/- and maximum Rs 50 lakh.
  2. Critical Illness Insurance : You may top up with the policy with Critical illness rider for a sum assured equal to basic sum assured with minimum coverage of Rs 50000/- and maximum Rs 5 lakh.

Both Accident Insurance and Critical Insurance coverage is important, but whether it should be bought as a rider or a stand-alone policy is a point to decide. You may go through my other articles on accident Insurance and Critical Illness to understand these policies/riders in detail.

Eligibility conditions and other restrictions in LIC Jeevan Ankur

Now let's look at the Investment Part of LIC Jeevan Ankur.

Most people purchase this kind of policy looking at the benefit of investments only. When they listen to the Jingles called " Mera future pakka" they presume that this is the only plan which can provide a secured and satisfying future to their KIDS. It will take care of his higher education and marriage expenses and that too for sure…as in PAKKA. Even agents pitch these plans as investment plans only, because if investor understands insurance well then there's nothing more convincing then term plan.

As already explained above that the guaranteed portion in the returns part is only Basic sum assured and loyalty additions depends on corporation's experience. Still from calculation perspective IRDA has given the leverage of showing the returns on the basis of 6% and 10% interest. Though this was to curb the misselling by agents showing exponentially return to investors, it went in favour of endowment plans as I personally have seen many plans giving returns even less than 6%. So rather than going into guess work lets calculate the return on the basis of illustration shown on LIC website

Source : http://www.licindia.in/children_need_0010_benefit_illustration.htm

The above table clearly shows that at 6% assumed rate the return generated by this policy would be 1.47%, and at 10% assumed rate the return would be 5.89%. This is when the premium amount is exclusive of service tax. Once service tax gets added in the premium then the returns will reduce further.

Should you invest in LIC Jeevan Ankur?

If you know the inflation rate in economy and inflation rate of education expenses, then this question need not to be answered. (Read : Plan your child's future) Frankly, I always believe that these Insurance cum investment plans are meant for those who are not able to manage the finances themselves. By offering a bundle of features in a single policy these insurers make them so attractive for investors. But when you go in deep you will find that these features has made the policy costly/expensive and thus hitting badly on returns. Along with high distribution costs in the shape of commissions takes away the balance portion of good returns. All these things make an endowment /ULIP policy not suitable for insurance and even not for investments. Moreover the illiquid nature of such investments, the policies like LIC Jeevan Ankur should be given a completely miss.

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  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund  Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993   Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver   Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online

 


Thursday 29 November 2012

New KYC Norms for Mutual Funds from December 2012

All Mutual Funds have implemented uniform KYC (Know Your Customer) norms in accordance with the SEBI Circular pertaining to the same.

An existing investor who has not submitted the KYC norms shall have to submit the same along with the necessary documents at any of the SEBI registered intermediaries. In Person Verification will be necessary at the time of submission.
 

The above formalities have to be mandatorily completed by November 30, 2012 before making any new investments.

 

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These Application Forms can be used for buying regular mutual funds also

 

Some of the best Tax Saving Mutual Funds available ( ELSS Mutual Funds )

  1. ICICI Prudential Tax Plan  Invest Online
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  3. DSP BlackRock Tax Saver Fund   Invest Online
  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund   Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund  Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993   Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver   Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online

 

UTI MF dividend

UTI Mutual Fund has announced the entire distributable surplus as dividend under the dividend option of UTI fixed income fund interval fund -monthly interval plan II.


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  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993 Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online


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Investing in company FDs

Choose an instrument that carries AA or higher rating

THE interest rates on bank fixed deposits (FDs) are falling. While most top banks are offering an interest rate between 7 and 8.75 per cent for deposits below Rs 15 lakh with one-year maturity, company deposits of various housing finance companies (HFCs) and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) on the other hand are offering more than 9 to 10 per cent.


For maturity period of two to five years, the company FDs are offering yields of 10.23-13.36 per cent.
 
Although the return may be high, company FDs are more risky and unsecured (not secured against a collateral), compared with bank FDs. In case a company goes kaput, you will not get your money back. Also, remember that fixed deposits of all banks (including foreign banks, regional rural banks and co-operative banks) are insured up to Rs 1 lakh by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) against default of banks due to liquidation, cancellation of banking licence or merger. There is no such guarantee on company FDs.
 
Here are a few factors you should consider before investing in a company FD:
 

Check the financials of the company: Since, economic slowdown is affecting several companies, it is advisable to invest in reputed and strong firms. Check the credentials and financials of the company in which you are investing. A strong company that regularly pays out dividends and has no losses, would be safer than a company that offers very high interest rate but is posting regular losses. The key factors to look into would be profits, growth, capital adequacy, non-performing assets and a low debt to equity ratio.


Check the ratings: The rating of such instruments can help you make an informed choice. Says Surya Bhatia, a certified financial planner, Choose a deposit that carries a AA or a higher rating. Those company FDs that do not carry a rating, are riskier and have a high chance of defaulting on interest and principal repayment. But the flip side is that the returns on higher-rated FDs are considerably lower than those for lower-rated FDs.


Invest for a shorter horizon: It is advisable to minimise your risk by investing in multiple corporate deposits. Also, choose a shorter tenure of say one or two years, to reduce your risk further.


Liquidity problem: Since most company FDs do not allow premature withdrawal of your principal, you will not be able to break the FD before maturity. Also, some companies may deduct the brokerage paid to distributors from the premature withdrawal amount.


Tax deducted at source (TDS): TDS will be deducted if the interest on a company FD exceeds Rs 5,000 in a financial year. Therefore, spread your investments in multiple FDs if your interest is going to be more than Rs 5,000 from one FD. Also, calculate the post-tax return before investing.
 
A pursuit of higher returns from company FDs comes with risks that are not commensurate with the extra post-tax return you will get from it, compared with the slightly-lower posttax returns from bank FDs and debt schemes of mutual funds. So, be a bit wary.
 

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Download Tax Saving Mutual Fund Application Forms from all AMCs

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These Application Forms can be used for buying regular mutual funds also

Some of the best Tax Saving Mutual Funds available ( ELSS Mutual Funds )

  1. ICICI Prudential Tax Plan Invest Online
  2. HDFC TaxSaver Invest Online
  3. DSP BlackRock Tax Saver Fund Invest Online
  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993 Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online

UNIT LINKED INSURANCE PLANS (ULIPS) - Tax Saving

 Ulips, or marketlinked insurance schemes, are also eligible for deduction under Section 80C. As these schemes provide investors the benefit of both life cover and investment in equity and debt markets, these are highly popular with investors.

 

Investors would, however, do well to check the premiums charged by these schemes before making an investment decision as most Ulips charge high premiums.



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  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993 Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online

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Best Performing Mutual Funds

    1. Largecap FundsInvest Online
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      2. ICICI Prudential Focused Blue Chip Fund
      3. Birla Sun Life Front Line Equity Fund
    2. Large and Midcap FundsInvest Online
      1. ICICI Prudential Dynamic Plan
      2. HDFC Top 200 Fund
      3. UTI Dividend Yield Fund
    1. Mid and SmallCap FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund
      2. DSP BlackRock Small & Midcap Fund
      3. Sundaram Select Midcap
      4. IDFC Premier Equity Fund
    1. Small and MicroCap FundsInvest Online
      1. DSP BlackRock MicroCap Fund
    1. Sector FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Banking Fund
      2. Reliance Banking Fund
    1. Gold Mutual Funds Invest Online
      1. Relaince Gold Savings Fund
      2. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
      3. HDFC Gold Fund

LIC Nomura Mutual Fund dividend

LIC Nomura Mutual Fund has announced the entire distributable surplus as dividend under the dividend option of LIC Nomura MF interval fund quarterly plan series 2.



Some of the best Tax Saving Mutual Funds available ( ELSS Mutual Funds )

  1. ICICI Prudential Tax PlanInvest Online
  2. HDFC TaxSaver Invest Online
  3. DSP BlackRock Tax Saver Fund Invest Online
  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993 Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online
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Invest Mutual Funds Online

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Download Mutual Fund Application Forms from all AMCs

Download Mutual Fund Application Forms

Best Performing Mutual Funds

    1. Largecap FundsInvest Online
      1. DSP BlackRock Top 100 Fund
      2. ICICI Prudential Focused Blue Chip Fund
      3. Birla Sun Life Front Line Equity Fund
    2. Large and Midcap FundsInvest Online
      1. ICICI Prudential Dynamic Plan
      2. HDFC Top 200 Fund
      3. UTI Dividend Yield Fund
    1. Mid and SmallCap FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund
      2. DSP BlackRock Small & Midcap Fund
      3. Sundaram Select Midcap
      4. IDFC Premier Equity Fund
    1. Small and MicroCap FundsInvest Online
      1. DSP BlackRock MicroCap Fund
    1. Sector FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Banking Fund
      2. Reliance Banking Fund
    1. Gold Mutual Funds Invest Online
      1. Relaince Gold Savings Fund
      2. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
      3. HDFC Gold Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund dividend

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced Rs 0.52 per unit dividend for individuals and HUFs under Franklin templeton fixed tenure fund-series IX-plan B.

Some of the best Tax Saving Mutual Funds available ( ELSS Mutual Funds )

  1. ICICI Prudential Tax PlanInvest Online
  2. HDFC TaxSaver Invest Online
  3. DSP BlackRock Tax Saver Fund Invest Online
  4. Reliance Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  5. Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 Invest Online
  6. IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund Invest Online
  7. SBI Magnum Tax Gain Scheme 1993 Invest Online
  8. Sundaram Tax Saver Invest Online
  9. Edelweiss ELSS Invest Online


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Happy Investing!!

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Invest Mutual Funds Online

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Download Mutual Fund Application Forms from all AMCs

Download Mutual Fund Application Forms

Best Performing Mutual Funds

    1. Largecap FundsInvest Online
      1. DSP BlackRock Top 100 Fund
      2. ICICI Prudential Focused Blue Chip Fund
      3. Birla Sun Life Front Line Equity Fund
    2. Large and Midcap FundsInvest Online
      1. ICICI Prudential Dynamic Plan
      2. HDFC Top 200 Fund
      3. UTI Dividend Yield Fund
    1. Mid and SmallCap FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund
      2. DSP BlackRock Small & Midcap Fund
      3. Sundaram Select Midcap
      4. IDFC Premier Equity Fund
    1. Small and MicroCap FundsInvest Online
      1. DSP BlackRock MicroCap Fund
    1. Sector FundsInvest Online
      1. Reliance Banking Fund
      2. Reliance Banking Fund
    1. Gold Mutual Funds Invest Online
      1. Relaince Gold Savings Fund
      2. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
      3. HDFC Gold Fund
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