Goal-Based Investing: How to Match Mutual Funds with Life Goals

Goal-Based Investing: How to Match Mutual Funds with Life Goals Imagine your life goal as different trips you want to take in your life, some trips are nearby, some are a bit further, and some are long journeys. For short-term goals like vacations or buying a phone, you just need a scooter, which is quick and safe, like a short-term mutual fund. For medium goals like buying a car or planning a wedding in the next few years, this car works better, balanced and steady, like a hybrid fund. For big, long-term goals like retirement or your child's education, you’ll need a strong truck – it may take more time, but it carries the most, just like an equity fund. Goal-based investing is simply choosing the right vehicles (Mutual Fund) for the right journey (Goal). What is Goal-Based Investing? Goal-based investing is a method of planning your investment in accordance of your specific life goals, instead of investing randomly or based on return, you have set clear financial goal like buildin...