Where and how much should I invest for my child’s foreign education goal?

Investing in your children’s education through a systematic investment plan (SIP) is a smart financial decision. You need to accumulate a total of ₹4 crores each for your children’s college education in the US. Let us assume you have no other major financial goals. Your children will be ready to go to college in another 7 to 9 years. Let us see the calculations below.

So according to the analysis above you will need to invest about Rs. 11.76 Lakhs monthly to achieve the goal fully. However, looking at your current income levels it will not be possible to invest such an amount on a monthly basis and therefore, we recommend you to take a loan of about 50% for both your kid’s college expenses and fund 50% with your investments.

To invest the amount on a monthly basis consider the mix of equity and debt according to your risk profile. Given your long-term goal and the need to accumulate a large corpus, a high allocation to equity funds would be suitable.

Periodically review and rebalance your portfolio to ensure that your investments remain aligned with your goals, your risk profile, and market conditions.

To make the most of idle funds in the bank, consider investing in a liquid fund or a short-term debt fund if it is for any short-term goals, which would provide higher returns than a regular savings account. Or else, divert them into equity-oriented funds as per your risk profile.

It is recommended that you consult a financial advisor to create a customised investment plan based on your specific needs and goals. Investing in mutual funds has become increasingly popular over the years due to its simplicity and accessibility. However, choosing the right mutual fund for a specific financial goal can be overwhelming, especially for novice investors.