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Everything You Need to Know About Lumpsum Investing

A Lumpsum Investment is a "one-shot" approach where you deposit a substantial amount of money into a mutual fund scheme at a single point in time. This is typically preferred by investors who receive a sudden influx of cash, such as an annual bonus, proceeds from the sale of a property, or an inheritance.

Unlike SIPs, where you average out the cost of buying units over time, a lumpsum investment locks in your purchase price (NAV) on a specific day. This makes the timing of entry a critical factor in your overall returns.

1. The "Golden Rule" of Lumpsum: Buy Low, Sell High

The profitability of a lumpsum investment depends heavily on market valuations at the time of entry.

The Safe Way to Invest Lumpsum: The STP Strategy

If you have a large amount (say, ₹10 Lakhs) but are afraid that the market might crash tomorrow, you should NOT invest it all at once in an Equity Fund. Instead, use a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP).

How STP Works:

1. Step 1: Park your ₹10 Lakhs in a Liquid Fund or Overnight Fund (Low risk, returns ~6-7%).
2. Step 2: Instruct the fund house to transfer a fixed amount (e.g., ₹50,000) every week/month from the Liquid Fund to your target Equity Fund.
3. Result: Your money earns stable returns in the Liquid Fund while slowly entering the volatile Equity market, giving you the benefit of Rupee Cost Averaging just like a SIP.

Lumpsum vs. Fixed Deposit (FD)

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Taxation on Lumpsum Investments

The tax rules for lumpsum investments depend on the Holding Period (how long you kept the money invested).

For Equity Funds:

• Exit before 1 Year (STCG): Flat 20% tax on profits.
• Exit after 1 Year (LTCG): 12.5% tax on profits exceeding ₹1.25 Lakh in a financial year.

For Debt Funds (New Rules):

Investments made after April 1, 2023, in Debt Mutual Funds (investing <35% in equity) are taxed as per your Income Tax Slab. There is no longer any Long Term Capital Gains benefit or indexation benefit for Debt Funds.

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