In terms of functioning, ULIPs are very similar to Mutual funds. A ULIP can be considered as a type of mutual fund that provides you insurance benefits and that too, to the extent you want. The money you invest would be converted into units just like in MFs and invested in the stock marketand also you would be charged an amount out of your premium to provide you the insurance coverage you want. For a layman we can assume that
ULIP = Mutual fund + Insurance
Many companies in India sell ULIPs. Some of them are:HDFCICICI PrudentialLICSBIBajaj Allianzetc
SEBI did not ban ULIPs but they banned some Insurance companies from selling ULIPs, that's all
SEBI did not ban ULIPs but they banned some Insurance companies from selling ULIPs, that's all
By contacting an authorized agent who sells ULIPs. Most banks these days sell ULIPs in their branches. You can visit any bank and ask for ulip investment options and their customer care exec will be happy to assist you.
ULIPS are basically Unit linked plans .e in these plans you get the benefit of insurance as well as investing in Equity and bonds or debt... whereas in case of TLIPS these are traditional linked plans wherein you get the benefit of endowment plans with that of ULIPS as well...!!
To plan for Tax - Yes ULIPs are a good optionFor Maximizing Returns - Mutual Funds are a good option. Choose a well managed equity diversified mutual fund schemeTo get Insured Only - Choose a pure term life insurance policy. Neither Mfs nor ULIPs are useful for pure insurance purpose
Actually, you could start with a small investment. You can not say definitely that ULIPs are bad. They give you the benefit of investment and an insurance policy together. They are still good avenues to invest in. ULIPs are Unit Linked Insurance Plans which are meant to give you safe and high returns. I persoanlly am a ULIP holder from Bajaj Allianz and have been very satisfied with their returns. I invest in an online ULIP called iGain which allows you flexibility of payment and involves no middlemen/paperwork. So its nice and easy to invest in. Dont be afraid, go in for ULIPs with small amounts.
No. The combination of a Mutual Fund + Term Insurance is better than ULIPs
Mutual funds and ulips are almost similar in one aspect - They invest in the stock market and the investors own units of the fund that have a face and market value. The difference lies in the fact that, ulips provide life insurance coverage to its investors by charging a certain fee on the investment whereas mutual funds do not provide insurance coverage. In simple terms, ULIP stands for UNIT LINKED INSURANCE PLAN. They are a combination of Insurance and Investment plan. You could start with a small investment. ULIPs give you the benefit of investment and an insurance policy together. They are good avenues to invest in. ULIPs are Unit Linked Insurance Plans which are meant to give you safe and high returns. I personally am a ULIP holder from Bajaj Allianz and have been very satisfied with their returns. I invest in an online ULIP called iGain which allows you flexibility of payment and involves no middlemen/paperwork. So its nice and easy to invest in.
In terms of functioning, ULIPs are very similar to Mutual funds. A ULIP can be considered as a type of mutual fund that provides you insurance benefits and that too, to the extent you want. The money you invest would be converted into units just like in MFs and invested in the stock marketand also you would be charged an amount out of your premium to provide you the insurance coverage you want. For a layman we can assume thatULIP = Mutual fund + Insurance
ULIP stands for UNIT LINKED INSURANCE PLAN. They are a combination of Insurance and Investment plan. You could start with a small investment. ULIPs give you the benefit of investment and an insurance policy together. They are good avenues to invest in. ULIPs are Unit Linked Insurance Plans which are meant to give you safe and high returns. Yes- From a layman perspectiveULIPS can be considered a combination of Insurance and Mutual Funds
As if nw not avilable..before ULIPS launched in market there is Term life insurance plans with single premium avilable