What Is ELSS?
ELSS OR Equity Linked Savings Scheme, as the name suggests, is an equity based mutual fund. Through ELSS, one can invest in tax saving mutual funds & avail tax deductions under Section 80C. There are many advantages to investing via ELSS like: 1. Your principal amount gets multiplied due to the POWER OF COMPOUNDING 2. The returns you earn within the lock in period are TAX FREE 3. Substantially HIGHER RETURN 4. Minimum lock in period of 3 YEARS ELSS is an equity diversified fund & investors enjoy both the benefits of capital appreciation as well as tax benefits. But for long term , ELSS generate better returns though with slightly higher risk. Benefits of ELSS Here’s some points of advantage one can derive by investing in ELSS: Equity’s Potential in Getting Return: Equities are known for giving poten...