LIC Jeevan Labh Vs Mutual Funds

LIC Jeevan Labh

LIC Jeevan Labh is a combination of savings and protection. It is an individual, non-linked, participating, life assurance savings plan with unique features and benefits. LIC Jeevan Labh offers financial protection to the family of the policyholder in case of their untimely demise during the policy term. It also comes with a lump sum payment and survival benefit, which are paid to the policyholder if he/she outlives the LIC policy tenure.

LIC’s Jeevan Labh also provides liquidity benefits through its loan facility.

Jeevan Labh LIC Policy Benefits

Benefits under the LIC Jeevan Labh policy are as follows:

1. Death Benefit

   The death benefit covers the amount payable to the nominee of the policyholder in case of his/her untimely demise during the policy term. It is to be paid only if the policy is in force. The death benefit payable is:

   Sum Assured on Death + Vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses + Final AB (Additional Bonus) if there is any.

2. Maturity Benefit

   If the policyholder survives the policy tenure, he/she is eligible for maturity benefits, only if all the policy premiums are duly paid in the past. It is to be paid only if the policy is in force.

   Maturity benefit payable is:

   Sum Assured on Maturity + Vested Simple Reversionary Bonus + Final AB (Additional Bonus) if there is any.

Eligibility Conditions and Other Restrictions

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Options Available

Additional options available under LIC Jeevan Labh are as follows:

1. Rider Benefits

   • Disability Benefit and Accidental Death Rider

   • Accident Benefit Rider

   • New Term Assurance Rider

   • New Critical Illness Benefit Rider

   • Premium Waiver Benefit Rider

2. Option to Take Death Benefit In Installment

   The death benefit can be paid in installments of 5 years, 10 years, or 15 years. It is paid in installments and not in lump sum only if the policy is in force.

Mutual Funds

What is Mutual Fund?

One of the most popular investment options these days, mutual funds refer to a pool of accumulated sums by various investors. Mutual funds are a type of financial instrument that is created by a pool of investments from several institutions (Asset Management Companies) and individuals to gain returns on the capital invested over a period.

Basically, in mutual funds, the accumulated sum is invested in different assets like liquid funds, debts, equities, etc. It is an excellent investment option for individual investors to get great returns. 

Types of Mutual Funds

Mutual Fund is divided broadly as an Equity fund, Debt fund, and Balanced or Hybrid Fund depending on their equity exposure and asset allocation. Let us know more about these bifurcations to know which type of mutual fund will be more productive.

1. Equity Funds

   Under this fund, the investment is made in equity and equity-linked securities. The minimum eligibility investment in equity under the scheme is 65% of its total portfolio. Generally, the return on equity funds is higher as compared to other kinds of funds.

   The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has established guidelines and divided them into the following sub-heads to bring uniformity to mutual funds based on the market capitalization sphere.

   • Larger Cap Equity Funds - 80% of large-cap equity funds should be invested in equity and equity-related instruments.

   • Mid-cap Equity Funds - 65% of mid-cap equity funds should be invested in equity and equity-related instruments.

   • Small-cap Equity Funds - 65% of mid-cap equity funds should be invested in equity and equity-related instruments.

   • Multi-Cap Equity Funds - 75% of mid-cap equity funds should be invested in equity and equity-related instruments. In recent amendments by SEBI, it is mandatory to invest at least 25% of stocks each in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds.

   • Flexi Cap Equity Funds - There is no such capping under Flexi cap equity funds.

2. Debt Fund

   Debt funds are the funds in which 65% of its portfolio is invested in debt securities. Some common securities are money markets, fixed income treasury bills, government bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. It is ideal for investors not willing to take major risks. Categories under debt funds are:

   Debt Funds	Features
   Dynamic Bond Fund	The Portfolio is influenced by interest rate fluctuation
   Income Fund	Instruments with a maturity period of over 5 years
   Short and Ultra-Term Debt Fund	Instruments that mature in 1 to 3 years
   Liquid Fund	Funds invested in assets and securities that mature in 91 days or less, providing high returns
   Gilt Fund	The Investment made in high-rated government securities to prevent the risk element
   Credit Opportunity Fund	Investment in low rated securities that offer high returns, making it the riskiest of all debt funds
   Fixed Maturity Plan	Close-ended debt funds like government bonds where investment is made only during the offer period

   **The investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder.

3. Balanced or Hybrid Fund

   Balanced funds, as the name suggests, are a combination of equity and debt funds. The main purpose is to balance the risk-reward ratio.

   The primary objective of the fund manager is to diversify the portfolio in sync with the market conditions for the investor’s benefit. Categories under Hybrid Funds are:

   Hybrid Funds	Features
   Equity-Oriented Hybrid Fund	65% of the portfolio is invested in equities and the rest in fixed-income instruments
   Debt-Oriented Hybrid Fund	Must invest a minimum of 65% of the portfolio in debt instruments and the rest in equity
   Monthly Income Plan	The major part is invested in debt instruments and under 20% of the portfolio in equities for steady returns monthly, quarterly, or annually
   Arbitrage Fund	The aim is to maximize investment returns by buying securities at low prices in one money market and selling them in another money market at a comparatively higher price to make a profit

LIC Jeevan Labh Vs Mutual Funds

Even though LIC Jeevan Labh and Mutual funds are two different categories of investment altogether, still people compare them when they think of investments. Let us also look at LIC Jeevan Labh and Mutual fund’s basic features and benefits and compare them for a better understanding of the products.

Wrapping it!

LIC Jeevan Labh and Mutual Funds are two different genres of investment. An investor should understand both concepts first before investing in any of the products for better and suitable returns. One needs to be very clear about the type of investment and the kind of return he/she is expecting in the future before going for any kind of investment.