While investing in an ULIP scheme you have an option of switching from an equity fund to a debt fund that too without paying a fee. In the stock market one would switch their funds or stocks according to the market conditions to earn profits. But they make a very calculated move. In an
ULIP scheme since it is a mix of an investment and insurance portfolio before switching one should be very sure. Switching would mean interfering with your insurance cover. So before doing so make sure it’s a well planned decision.
ULIP’s are basically long term investment plans so one should not be looking at the current market conditions and keep switching their portfolio. But if you have to switch following are the points to be kept in mind.
- Check if the switch is in line with your long term goals. Also if you have to switch check if it will hamper your financial goals or will it be beneficial to you.
- While switching keep in mind your asset allocation ratio. This should be according to your financial needs and goals. One should stick by the ratio decided and not move according to the market situation. For example if you have decided to have an 80:20 equity-debt ratio, even if markets situation change upwards or downwards you need to stick to the same ratio. Or if you have to switch make sure the ratio is maintained.
- Also one should check how much risk you can take. So when you switch your funds see that you get at least part of the profits. It is also advisable to switch only part of your funds and not the whole portfolio. And it is better to have a combination of both equity and debt funds.
- Age is also big factor while switching your funds. The younger you are the more risk appetite one has and hence you can switch to equity funds. And if you are older around the age group of 40-45 years, your policy term will terminate sooner so you must make a move whereby you get maximum returns.
- Finally before switching check how many more years are left for the policy to mature. If it is more than 10 years you should stay invested in the same funds but if it lesser then you can switch.
Hence before switching check if the above factors hold good for you and then make your move. Besides this you are allowed upto 3 free switches a year.
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