Should my ELSS investment be a lumpsum?

Jun 08, 2018
 

Should my ELSS investment be a lumpsum?

- Anirudh Gupta

Equity Linked Savings Schemes, or ELSS, are equity diversified funds that offer a benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Being a diversified equity fund, investments can be made in lump sum or via a systematic investment plan (SIP). Tax benefits would be available only in the financial year in which the investment is made and only for the amount invested.

Since ELSS investments are locked-in for three years, each SIP gets locked in for a 3-year period starting from the date of that respective SIP. Therefore, have a minimum investment horizon of 3 years for investments in ELSS funds.

Besides tax planning, the other important considerations about investing in ELSS are your risk appetite and investment horizon.

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