Mutual Funds are ideal for investors who have diverse investment goals. StockHolding is an AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor having ARN No. : 0017. StockHolding ARN registration date is 13th April 2007 and is valid till 18th February 2027. StockHolding offers ‘Execution based services’ only
What is an ELSS Fund
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are tax saving mutual funds. ELSS funds provide dual benefits for its investors of capital appreciation and tax saving. ELSS mutual funds come with a lock in period of three years. Investors are allowed to claim tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 up to Rs. 1.5 lakh in a financial year.
Advantages of Investing in ELSS Funds
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Shortest lock-in:
ELSS has the shortest lock-in period of three years. Tax-saving fixed deposits have a five-year lock-in, while PPF has a 15-year maturity. All in all, ELSS offers more liquidity in the medium term. -
Potentially higher returns:
Unlike ELSS where return is market linked, other 80C investments like PPF or FDs are fixed income products. ELSS has the potential to generate significantly higher wealth in a medium to long-term investment horizon. -
Better post-tax returns:
Long Term Capital Gains from ELSS are tax free up to limit of Rs.1 lac. Gains over 1 lac attracts a tax rate of just 10%. Lower tax rates, coupled with higher returns ensure the best post tax returns. -
Regular investing is hassle-free and convenient:
It is easy to invest in ELSS funds through a monthly SIP.
Who can invest in an ELSS Fund
To invest in an ELSS, an individual must be KYC compliant. ELSS works very well for Salaried Individuals as apart from the upside of higher returns, they can also avail tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. That said, ELSS is also suitable for those who are open to short term risk and can stay invested for a long time for better returns.
Section under which you can save tax for ELSS Fund
ELSS Funds are a class of mutual funds that are eligible for tax deductions under the provisions of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Tenure for investing in ELSS Funds to claim exemption
ELSS Mutual Funds have a lock-in period of 3 years.
How to invest in an ELSS Fund
You can choose to invest through SIP (enjoy the additional benefit of Rupee Cost Averaging) or through a Lump-sum investment. You can choose either the Online or the Offline mode of investment.
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It is important to understand the Mutual Fund type and their features. Mutual Fund types can be classified based on the following characteristics.
Based on Asset Class
- Equity Funds
- Debt Funds
- Money Market Funds
- Hybrid Funds
Based on Structure
- Open-ended Funds
- Closed-ended Funds
- Interval Funds
Based on Investment Goals
- Growth Funds
- Income Funds
- Liquid Funds
- Tax-Saving Funds
Various type of Mutual Funds exist to cater to different needs of different people. Largely, they are of three types.
Equity or Growth Funds
- These invest predominantly in equities i.e. shares of companies
- The primary objective is wealth creation or capital appreciation.
- They have the potential to generate higher return and are best for long-term investments.
- “Large Cap” funds which invest predominantly in companies that run large established business
- “Mid Cap” funds which invest in mid-sized companies.
- “Small Cap” funds that invest in small sized companies
- “Multi Cap” funds that invest in a mix of large, mid and small sized companies.
- “Sector” funds that invest in companies that are related to one type of business.
- Thematic” funds that invest in a common theme. For e.g. Infrastructure funds that invest in companies that will benefit from the growth in the infrastructure segment
- Tax-Saving Funds
Examples would be
For e.g.Technology funds that invest only in technology companies
Income or Bond or Fixed Income Funds
- These invest in Fixed Income Securities, like Government Securities or Bonds, Commercial Papers and Debentures, Bank Certificates of Deposits and Money Market instruments like Treasury Bills, Commercial Paper, etc.
- These are relatively safer investments and are suitable for both Capital Protection and Income Generation.
- Example would be Liquid, Short Term, Floating Rate, Corporate Debt, Dynamic Bond, Gilt Funds, etc.
Hybrid Funds
- These invest in both Equities and Fixed Income, thus offering the best of both, Growth Potential as well as Income Generation.
- Example would be Aggressive Balanced Funds, Conservative Balanced Funds, Pension Plans, Child Plans and Monthly Income Plans, etc.
SIP
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) helps you build wealth, step - by - step, over a period of time. SIP can be started for as low as Rs. 500 per month and gives you the benefit of the power of compounding and rupee-cost averaging. SIP payments can be automated by providing an online mandate.
LUMPSUM
Lump-sum allows you to invest in a Mutual Fund by paying a bulk amount. There is no compulsion to buy units at regular intervals or for any fixed amount if you wish to reinvest in the same fund.
The scheme of the following Fund Houses are being distributed by StockHolding. Please click on the 'Fund House name' to know more about the respective Fund House, its important personnel, email ids and its website which will provide scheme related information , its performance and allied information etc.
- Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
- Axis Mutual Fund
- Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund
- Bandhan Mutual Fund
- Bank of India Mutual Fund
- Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
- Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
- DSP Mutual Fund
- Edelweiss Mutual Fund
- Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
- Groww Mutual Fund
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Helios Mutual Fund
- HSBC Mutual Fund
- ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
- Invesco Mutual Fund
- ITI Mutual Fund
- JM Financial Mutual Fund
- Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
- LIC Mutual Fund
- Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund
- Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
- Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
- Navi Mutual Fund
- Nippon India Mutual Fund
- NJ Mutual Fund
- Old Bridge Mutual Fund
- PGIM India Mutual Fund
- PPFAS Mutual Fund
- quant Mutual Fund
- Quantum Mutual Fund
- Samco Mutual Fund
- SBI Mutual Fund
- Shriram Mutual Fund
- Sundaram Mutual Fund
- Tata Mutual Fund
- Taurus Mutual Fund
- Trust Mutual Fund
- Union Mutual Fund
- UTI Mutual Fund
- WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund
- 360 ONE Mutual Fund (Formerly Known as IIFL Mutual Fund)
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FEATURES
Completely paperless
Get ready to invest in 5 minutes, after completing online KYC.
SIP Auto Payments
Mandate done on a single click and enjoy the power of auto SIP.
Family accounts
Manage portfolio of family member's under single profile and track all investments seamlessly.
On-board previous investments
In just one click, get all your existing Mutual Fund investment under one roof. Hassle-free monitoring and redemption of previous investment can be done in one click too. The system also calculates yearly returns on Mutual Fund investment and provides a health score for the investment.
Robotic Advisory
Avail of a powerful feature where a software suggests an ideal investment basket based on your risk profile.
Click hereEnjoy the ease of seamless investment with e-MF through StockHolding. It allows you to invest in Mutual Funds 24 x 7 on a click using a Common Account Number (CAN). This unique number maps all your Mutual Fund folios from various fund houses, consolidating all your investments at one place. Furthermore, it allows transactions in multiple schemes across fund houses by making a single consolidated payment and eliminating the need to fill-new account opening forms for every mutual fund.
Benefits
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Simplicity
Mutual Funds are easy to understand and invest in.
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Accessibility
Can be bought by filling an online form or visiting any of our branches
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Diversification
Mutual Funds have broad market exposure. Hence risk can be minimised
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Professional Management
Since a team of expert fund managers work to manage your portfolio, you can breathe easy
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Disclaimer - Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
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