Things to Remember Before Redeeming Your Investments

06 November 2024
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Things to Remember Before Redeeming Your Investments
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One of the primary goals of investing is to generate returns. After having generated returns, some investors would like to redeem their investments to enjoy the gains made. Sometimes, investors may also be forced to redeem their investments to pay for unforeseen expenses or when extreme market volatility scares them, among other such unusual situations. For new and seasoned investors alike, it is important to remember certain things before they decide to redeem their investments.

Points to Consider Before Redeeming Your Investments

Here are some of the common points that investors should consider if they are planning to redeem their investments:

  • Withdrawing in Panic

One of the most common reasons why investors withdraw their investments before they mature is due to panic. Panic is one of the most common emotions among investors, especially when markets are witnessing a correction. However, it is important to remember that corrections in the market are healthy and can be seen as an opportunity to add more units. For investors who are investing through a systematic investment plan (SIP), a fall in the market can help achieve a better cost-price average.

Let’s understand this with the help of a real-life example:

Here’s how a ₹5,000 per month SIP in the BSE Sensex performed from January to December 2023.

Date

Net Asset Value 

Cumulative Units

Invested Amount (₹)

Market Value (₹)

02-01-2023

61,167.79

0.082

5,000

4,997

01-02-2023

59,708.08

0.165

10,000

9,876

01-03-2023

59,411.08

0.250

15,000

14,829

03-04-2023

59,106.44

0.334

20,000

19,753

02-05-2023

61,354.71

0.416

25,000

25,505

01-06-2023

62,428.54

0.496

30,000

30,952

03-07-2023

65,205.05

0.573

35,000

37,330

01-08-2023

66,459.31

0.648

40,000

43,046

01-09-2023

65,387.16

0.724

45,000

47,353

03-10-2023

65,512.10

0.800

50,000

52,442

01-11-2023

63,591.33

0.879

55,000

55,903

01-12-2023

67,481.19

0.953

60,000

64,323

 From the above example, it is clear that despite a downturn in the market and increased volatility in the short term, the investment portfolio was able to recoup its losses. Acquiring more units at a lower price allows an investor to bring down the average cost price and also helps ride out the market volatility with ease.

  • Redeeming Impulsively

Another common scenario is when investors redeem their investments on impulse or prematurely. Instead of redeeming the investments on impulse, investors should put certain rules and conditions in place. Redeeming the investments too early could lead to missing out on potential gains. Keeping aside certain funds for emergencies can help the investor stay invested for a longer period. Staying invested for a longer time can help grow the capital significantly.

  • Reviewing Investments

Before making the decision to redeem one’s investments, it is important to review them. If the investment has been underperforming, it is helpful to compare it with peers, different asset classes, and funds. Although slight drawdowns are common, one should be wary if the fund has been consistently underperforming.

  • Reinvesting Without a Plan

Investors might want to redeem their investments to reinvest their funds. However, reinvesting without a proper plan can be detrimental and might deplete the capital. At times, peers or other assets might be performing better. Redeeming one’s investments due to the fear of missing out (FOMO) might result in entering the market at the wrong time. Moreover, not having a reinvestment plan in place will result in the funds sitting idle in the bank.

  • Associated Costs

An investor should always consider the various costs, fees, and charges associated with the investment before redeeming. Some funds may charge an exit load if the investment is redeemed before a specific time. Withdrawing funds within a short period of investing might eat away at your returns due to the associated costs.

  • Tax Implications

Gains on investments may be subject to taxation. Depending on the time horizon of the investments, the gains may be subject to short-term capital gains (STCG) tax or long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. Before redeeming the investments, investors should check the tax implications and their impact on the returns.

Things to Keep in Mind While Redeeming Mutual Funds

For investors looking to redeem their mutual fund investments, there are a few more things that need to be kept in mind.

  • Settlement Cycle

The settlement cycle refers to the time it takes for the funds to be credited to your bank account after redemption. For equity schemes, the settlement cycle is trade plus 3 days (T+3). Meanwhile, the settlement cycle for debt schemes is T+1. It is worth noting that the settlement cycle does not include weekends or public holidays.

  • NAV

Net Asset Value (NAV) is the price per unit of a mutual fund scheme. While redeeming one’s mutual fund investments, it is important to know the NAV at which the investor would want to sell the mutual fund units. Moreover, if an investor places an order to sell the units before 3 p.m., the transaction will be processed at the NAV of the current day. However, if the order is placed after 3 p.m., the transaction will be processed at the next day’s NAV.

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Conclusion

While making a decision to redeem one’s investments, several aspects need to be considered. Although equity markets may be volatile in the short term, in the long term, the markets have always returned to stability. Investors should not panic at a downturn in the market and should conduct their own research before redemption. Investors should know their financial goals and review their investments periodically, which can help them make more informed decisions.

Disclaimer

The stocks mentioned in this article are not recommendations. Please conduct your own research and due diligence before investing. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. Please read the Risk Disclosure documents carefully before investing in Equity Shares, Derivatives, Mutual fund, and/or other instruments traded on the Stock Exchanges. As investments are subject to market risks and price fluctuation risk, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objectives shall be achieved. Groww Invest Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as Nextbillion Technology Pvt. Ltd) Ltd. do not guarantee any assured returns on any investments. Past performance of securities/instruments is not indicative of their future performance.
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