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My friend is in need of ~12L at year end for big ticket expense

Options to get that money
1. Withdraw required funds from MF (current value ~26L)
2. 6L available in OD (chargeable at 9.5% interest), remaining bal from MF

Looking at current bull market, i am suggesting to go for opt1

Is it good option considering LTCG?
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obviously market is at all time high. you can sell mid cap and small cap from your mf portfolio for your needs. Explore other options too
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obviously market is at all time high. you can sell mid cap and small cap from your mf portfolio for your needs. Explore other options too
Benevolent Benevolent
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I am no financial expert, but I think 🤔 both of your options are good.


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I am not an expert, but considering the market, option 1 seems better to me.

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Loans against mutual fund portfolio is another option.

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I think this option should be explored. 
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Should also keep in mind what is applicable stcg or ltcg and it's tax impact

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My view: If Considering the options 2, it also depends after how long your friend will be able to repay.

Option 1 is safe if mf is in + or = state.

Now LTCG new rule of 12 and 24 month is there. So one can calculate if its good to withdraw money or hold for ltcg.

Not an expert but always looking for best deal so it is my view.

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He should redeem the amount from Mutual Funds that come under LTCG if he has gains else option 2.
MFs are made for this purpose only. Redeeming only LTCG part will ensure less taxation.

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How did u have knowledge about this, ? I also want to learn can u share me what is this whole thing

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If he needs at December last week, then there will be sell-off in Christmas/new year holidays, reducing mf value, better sell LTCG portion at peak indices value and park that fund into a bank FD of that tenure/liquid fund that can be withdrawn at short notice...

If he means Diwali purchases, then let me know...

BTW, what kind of purchase? Car?

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Marriage and related expenses
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What's the source of his income. That is important. If it's business, the risk is already on unless well established.

Though , a loan adds financial discipline and always reminds responsibility, a business in itself is a risk.

So one solution to all would not suit.

He has to list down his assets and liabilities and also plan for atleast next one year by keeping emergency fund, remember it's marriage.

If he is earning salary and his overall loan is less than 25% . 50% fund from OD and 50% from MF should do.

This was practically implemented by my colleague then in 2014, I being naive would not even planned for it.

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Its not business
Salary income only
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Sell those portions of the MFs (assuming there are multiple) in which investment was started around/during the beginning of the bull run so around 2021 till now & prefer mid & small caps among those duration for selling. I would advice against taking loan especially at the beginning of the married life unless it is for home & is taken with full knowledge of the spouse.

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How about loan on mf ...

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There is a increase in the outflow trend from mf. So I think he should go for option 1

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