Mutual Fund | Fixed Deposit | Life Insurance |
---|---|---|
3 Years Lock-in period | 5 Years Lock-in period | 5 Years Lock-in period |
High Return as linked to Equity | Fixed Returns | Low Returns |
Tax-free Returns from MF are tax free | Taxable Returns are taxable | Tax-free but with conditions |
Better Liquidity as ELSS funds have shortest lock in period of 3 years | Low Liquidity | Low Liquidity as not redeemable quickly |
*Tax Benefit of 46,350* is calculated on investment of 1,50,000 at the highest tax slab rate of 30% under section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961.