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Franklin`s workable five-year plan

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N Mahalakshmi Mumbai
6th month4 12th month4 18th month3 24th month3 30th & 36th months2 42nd & 48th months1 54th month0.5 On maturity0.0  Since investments in debt funds are eligible for indexation benefit, they turn out to be far more tax-efficient than bank and corporate fixed-deposits. Redemptions are allowed on a half-yearly basis, However, the charges are exorbitant. This fund is strictly for those willing to commit money for the entire five-year tenure, looking for superior tax-adjusted returns.  The yield on five-year government securities is currently 6.67 per cent while the same for AAA corporate bonds is 7.32 per cent, for AA+ is 7.55 per cent and for AA is 7.87 per cent.  In other words, Franklin

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First Published: Apr 18 2005 | 12:00 AM IST

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