Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) are popular investment-cum-insurance products offering policyholders the benefit of life insurance along with investment returns. Understanding what absolute return is in ULIPs is crucial for evaluating the performance of your ULIP investment. Here's a quick guide.
What is Absolute Return in ULIP?
It refers to the total return on investment over a specific period, expressed as a percentage. It measures the growth in the value of the investment from the initial amount, without considering the time period.
Absolute Return Meaning
Absolute return is a straightforward measure of the increase or decrease in the value of an investment. It does not account for the time factor, making it different from other performance metrics such as annualized return.
Formula for Calculating Absolute Return
The formula to calculate absolute return is:
Absolute Return (in %) = (Current NAV-Initial NAV / Initial NAV)×100
Here, NAV is the Net Asset Value of the ULIP units.
For precise and quick ULIP returns calculations you can use the above formula.
Steps to Calculate Absolute Return in ULIP
Determine Initial NAV:
Find out the NAV of the ULIP units at the time of investment.
Determine Current NAV:
Check the current NAV of the ULIP units.
Apply the Formula:
Use the absolute return formula to calculate the return.
For example, let's say you invested in a ULIP with an initial NAV of ₹20 and the current NAV is ₹30.
Absolute Return (in %) = (30-20 / 20)×100 = 50%
Thus, your absolute return is 50%.
Importance of Absolute Return
Using a ULIP Returns Calculator
A ULIP returns calculator can simplify the process of determining absolute returns. By inputting the initial and current NAV, the calculator provides the absolute return instantly, helping investors assess the performance of their ULIP investment effectively.
Absolute Return vs. Annualised Return
Feature
| Absolute Return
| Annualised Return
|
Definition
| Total return over the investment period
| Compounded annual growth rate of the investment
|
Time Factor Consideration
| No | Yes |
Simplicity
| Simple and easy to understand
| More complex due to time consideration
|
Usage
| Short-term and clear performance measure
| Long-term performance evaluation
|
Understanding and calculating absolute return in ULIP is essential for evaluating the performance of your ULIP investment. It provides a clear picture of the total returns without the complexity of time factors.
Disclaimers:
Unit Linked Insurance Products are different from the traditional insurance products and are subject to risk factors. The Premium paid in unit-linked life insurance policies are subject to investment risks associated with capital markets and NAVs of the units may go up or down, based on the performance of fund and factors influencing the capital market and the insured is responsible for his/her decisions. IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited is only name of the Insurance Company does not in any way indicate the quality of the contract, its future prospects, or returns. Please know the associated risks and the applicable charges from your Insurance Agent or the Intermediary or policy document issued by the Insurance Company. The various funds offered under this contract are the names of the funds and do not in any way indicate the quality of these plans, their future prospects and returns. For more details on risk factors and terms and conditions, please read the sales brochure carefully before concluding the sale.
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