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A Guide to Getting Better Returns with ULIP Investments

Better Returns with ULIP
January 22, 2021
In this policy, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder.

ULIPs are investments that help your money grow while simultaneously offering you a life cover. Specifically, unit linked insurance plans are a hybrid investment and insurance product for the same premium. Part of your ULIP premium goes towards your life insurance. The latter part of it goes towards investing in market-linked investment products of your choice. The key to making the most of your ULIP investments is to formulate an investment strategy that can aid in maximizing your returns from your ULIP. Here are some tips that can help you get better returns from your ULIP investments.

1. Select your funds carefully

The funds you choose to invest in through your ULIP scheme are where part of your premiums will go each month. Market-linked products have the potential to underperform which is why you always have the option to switch between funds. With some ULIP plans like Click 2 Wealth 

5. Be Mindful of Life-stage Requirements

Your needs across your life stages can change based on personal requirements. Early on in your financial career, taking more risks is possible. Not only do you have fewer responsibilities, but time is on your side as well. If you mess up, perhaps you have a financial cushion provided by your caretakers to fall back on. Later in life, these benefits are not afforded to most people. Hence, switching their ULIP investments from risky options to safer options might be in their best interest. It might not be wise to stick with the same funds throughout your life as your financial needs are bound to change.

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The Linked Insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first five years of the contract. The policyholders will not be able to surrender/withdraw the monies invested in Linked Insurance Products completely or partially till the end of fifth year.

 

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