Where to Park Money for Up To 3 Years? | My 2×2 Mutual Fund Framework

Описание: Where should you invest money that you’ll need in the next few months or within 1–2 years?

Whether it’s school fees, an international vacation, a planned purchase, or money parked to invest during market dips, most people default to a savings account or fixed deposit.
But when you look closely, these options often fail on post-tax returns and inflation-adjusted growth.

In this video, I explain short-term mutual fund investment options and compare them with traditional choices like FDs and savings accounts — with a clear focus on risk, liquidity, tax efficiency, and returns.

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Hello, I'm Amit Upadhyaya. After a long corporate career, I achieved Financial Independence. Through this channel, I share my learnings on personal finance and investing to help you on your own journey to financial freedom. My goal is to simplify finance with data-driven and experience-backed insights.

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🎯 What you’ll learn in this video:

What is considered short-term investment horizon in mutual funds
Why equity mutual funds are risky for short-term goals
Savings Account vs FD vs Liquid Mutual Fund — detailed comparison
How Liquid Mutual Funds work and when they are ideal
Understanding Money Market Funds and Ultra Short Duration Funds
Which mutual fund category suits 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 year goals
How taxation works in debt mutual funds for short-term investors
How to park money in mutual funds while waiting for market correction
Common mistakes investors make with short-term mutual fund investing

📊 Mutual Fund Categories Covered:

Liquid Mutual Funds
Money Market Mutual Funds
Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds
Short Duration Debt Funds
Debt Mutual Funds for short-term goals
Target Maturity Fund
Bond Fund and Dynamic Bond Funds
Hybrid Mutual Funds
Equity Savings Fund

This video is especially useful if you are:

Looking for the best mutual fund for short-term investment
Confused between FD vs Liquid Fund vs Debt Mutual Fund
Searching for low-risk mutual funds with high liquidity
Parking funds temporarily before starting an SIP
Trying to optimize tax on short-term investments

📌 Key Insight:
Short-term money should not be invested randomly.
Choosing the right mutual fund category matters more than chasing returns.

📌 Video Chapters & Key Topics:
0:00 - The Short-Term Investing Confusion
1:47 - Understanding Duration (0-3 Years)
2:47 - My 2x2 Decision Framework (Duration vs. Flexibility)
3:06 - Quadrant 1: Rigid & Short (School Fees, Insurance) - Why Safety First?
4:05 - Quadrant 2: Flexible & Short (Vacations, Gadgets)
5:46 - The Tax Hack: Arbitrage Mutual Funds (Save 30% Tax)
7:14 - Quadrant 3: Rigid & Mid-Term (House Downpayment)
7:35 - Target Maturity Funds
8:23 - Bond Funds
8:54 - Quadrant 4: Flexible & Mid-Term (Car Upgrade) - Hybrid Mutual Funds
9:46 - Conservative Hybrid Funds & Equity Saving Funds
10:44 - Dynamic Bond Funds
11:31 - The "Game Changer" Strategy: Home Loan Overdraft (MaxGain)
13:21 - Building an Opportunity Fund for Market Crashes
14:39 - Summary Cheat Sheet (Screenshot This!)

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⚠️ Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. All views expressed are my own. Please consult a professional financial advisor before making any financial decisions.