How are 10-year ULIP policy return rates calculated?
Here is how 10-year ULIP policy return rates are calculated:
Step 1: Premium allocation to funds
Your premium amount gets allocated to chosen fund units after deducting applicable policy charges and fees. You can select equity funds, debt funds, or a mix of both based on risk appetite. Fund switching is allowed during the policy term to adjust allocation according to market performance changes.
Step 2: Daily NAV calculation
Net Asset Value is the price of one unit of a particular fund at any given time. The NAV varies each day with market performance and is determined by applying the following standard formula:
NAV = (Market Value of Assets - Liabilities) / Total Outstanding Units
Liabilities include various policy expenses, charges, and fund management fees deducted from total assets.
Step 3: Return calculation using CAGR
WThe compound annual growth rate method computes your average annual return over the ten-year investment period.
CAGR Formula = [(Current NAV / Initial NAV) ^ (1 / Number of Years) - 1] × 100
Current NAV is the fund value at the end of ten years of your investment journey. Initial NAV is the fund value on your policy purchase date when the investment started initially.
Step 4: ULIP policy flexibility
You can choose between a single premium or a regular premium according to your financial situation. You have the option to make top-up payments anytime during the tenure to increase the investment amount. Also, partial withdrawals are allowed after completion of the mandatory five-year lock-in period.