6 Reasons Why You Must Invest In A ULIP Plan

Financial planning is a prerequisite to the fulfilment of future goals. Be it your child’s education or buying a home, it is necessary to save and plan your finances so you can accomplish your dreams. Investment is a crucial aspect of financial planning. Nowadays, people resort to the internet to find tax-saving* investment options or take advice from family and friends to get started. If you are one of them, you might have come across the term ULIP plan, among other suggestions.

 

A ULIP scheme has been long considered a great investment option to save up for your dreams. And, not without merit! There are several benefits of ULIP investment that make it popular among most people. Let’s look at ULIP in detail to understand why you must include it in your investment portfolio. 

Decoding ULIP Investment: What Is It and How Does it Work

 

Insurance is not limited to securing your loved ones’ life post your demise. But, it goes beyond that. As the product evolved and people’s need for saving instruments increased, wealth creation element was added to insurance resulting in varied insurance investment products.

A Unit Linked Insurance Plan or ULIP is one such offering. It is a type of life insurance that comes with a savings component. When you purchase a ULIP policy, a part of the premium you pay for it goes toward the life coverage, and the other portion is invested in market-linked securities.

Moreover, it comes with rider^# options that allow you to solidify your family’s financial safety. The investment factor helps you provide for future needs like a child’s education, marriage, building a home, retirement, etc.

Apart from these, there are several other features, such as the tax-saving* aspect, that make a ULIP scheme an ideal investment option.

Benefits of ULIP Investment 

 

By now, you might have developed a basic understanding of a ULIP plan and its working. Let’s delve deeper into its features to comprehend why it is a great investment option for you.

 

1. Choice of Investment Funds

 

 

You want to make sure you save a substantial amount of money for fulfilling your goals or any immediate requirements in the future. Whether your goal is retirement or buying a home, you want to have fund options that allow you to gain considerable returns and take minimal risk where necessary.

ULIP investment provides you with a choice of funds ranging from equity and debt to liquid and index funds. You have the flexibility to scatter your money across different instruments to make the best of your investment. For instance, you can allocate some amount to equity funds for goals with a long-term horizon. For short-term goals, you can either opt for debt or liquid instruments.

 

 

2. Tax-Saving* Investment

 

 

One of the major benefits of ULIP investment includes the tax-saving nature of this type of investment. ULIPs carry the triple E or EEE tag, which stands for Exempt-Exempt-Exempt, which helps you save tax on ULIP premiums, returns and death payout.

As a ULIP policyholder, you can reap the advantage of claiming tax benefits during all three stages of investment, return, and withdrawal. You can claim deductions on the premium paid. Furthermore, you have the option to withdraw your investments post the lock-in period. The returns, maturity payouts and the death benefit are exempt from taxation under Section 10(10D), subject to specific guidelines.

Budget 2021 announced changes in the taxation guidelines for the ULIP maturity benefit. For ULIPs bought on or after 1st February 2021, the maturity returns will be considered as capital gains and taxed accordingly if the total annual premiums paid exceed Rs. 2.5 Lakh. For older policies and policies with total premiums below Rs 2.5 Lakh, the maturity payouts will remain tax-free.

3. Insurance cum Investment

 

 

This one is a no brainer! A ULIP policy provides you with the dual benefits of insurance and investment.

The policy comes with a life cover that takes care of your family’s financial wellbeing in your absence. In addition to this, it provides riders^# to improve the cover.

TATA AIA ULIP schemes provide the two options of waiver of premium rider^#. This enables your dependents, especially young kids, to remain covered without having to bear the burden of premium payment when you are no longer around.

As mentioned before, a part of your premium is invested in market-linked funds. Say, for instance, you have begun your career and want to save some portion of your income for fulfilling goals in the future. You can invest in ULIP and gain considerable returns over a time period. At the same time, you enjoy financial security.

 

 

4. Transparency

 

 

One of the best parts of investing in a ULIP plan is transparency, i.e. you know where your money goes and how much! Typically, ULIPs carry some charges, which include administration, premium allocation, fund management, surrender, and mortality charge. You know the amount that goes in this, along with the status of your investment from end to end. Plus, you don’t need to worry about these charges, as in the long run, they reduce, letting you enjoy better returns.

 

 

5. Portfolio Management

 

 

Not happy with the performance of the fund you chose? Are the market conditions calling for a shift in your portfolio of investment?

Apart from the freedom to select the funds you wish to invest in, ULIP investment also lets you rearrange your portfolio as and when required. You can take advantage of market fluctuations or shuffle the money in securities to facilitate life’s changing circumstances, thus ensuring optimal returns.

For example, you can check your Tata AIA policy status online and manage it anytime!

 

 

6. Long-Term Investment Tool

 

 

Most people have dreams for which they work hard to accumulate wealth. For instance, you may want to buy a bigger home or start a new business a few years down the line. This requires consistent investment to ensure a sufficient amount is gathered within the timeline.

A ULIP policy has a 5-year lock-in period, post which you can withdraw if you wish to. This ensures discipline of investment to facilitate long-term objectives. As you can see, a ULIP wealth protection plan is an ideal choice for investment! If you haven’t considered it yet, you might want to buy one now.

For more information on Unit Linked Insurance Plans by Tata AIA Life Insurance, get in touch with us today!

 

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