Has LTCG Worked in the Favor of ULIP Plans?

Because of the Long term Capital Gains on equity investments, ULIPs have become more attractive. The investment component in a ULIP works like a mutual fund, but with a different cost structure. As it has a tiny wrap of insurance, it is guided by different income-tax rules. As per section 10 (10D) of the income-tax Act, if the sum assured in a life insurance policy is at least 10 times the annual premium, then proceeds from the policy - maturity or early surrender - are tax free, keep in mind Ulips come with a lock-in of 5 years. Death benefit is tax free. This is a plus for Ulips, in view of the proposed LTCG tax of 10.4% on equity investments through mutual funds.

Unlike mutual funds, where all the costs are packed in one total expense ratio (TER) - which is levied evenly over the years and is reflected in the net asset value (NAV) - costs in Ulips are front-loaded and come under different costs heads. Its premium allocation charge is a straight deduction from the premium you pay. The remaining money is invested and the other costs are deducted from this. Fund management charge, which is capped at 1.35% of the fund value, is reflected in the net asset value (NAV); but mortality costs and policy administration costs are deducted typically by cancelling the units.

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