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Hey everyone,

I am a 23-year-old male looking for some honest feedback and constructive criticism on my current mutual fund selection. I want to know if this lineup is well-optimized for long-term growth or if there are areas where I need urgent improvement (like overlapping, sectoral overexposure, or asset allocation issues).

Here is the exact breakdown of the funds I have selected:

Equity Funds

• Flexi Cap: Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (Direct Growth) - SIP
• Large & Midcap: Motilal Oswal Large and Midcap Fund (Direct Growth) - SIP
• Mid Cap: Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund (Direct Growth)
• Small Cap: Bandhan Small Cap Fund (Direct Growth) - SIP

Thematic / Sectoral Funds

• Technology: ICICI Prudential Technology Direct Plan Growth (started at the age of 18 and now its a huge negative return due to ai)

Debt / Liquid Funds

• Money Market: JioBlackRock Money Market Fund Direct Growth
• Short Term: ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan Growth - SIP

A bit more context:

• Investment Horizon: Long-term (5 to 10+ years for the equity portion).
• Risk Appetite: Moderately high to high for equities, but trying to keep a safety net with debt.

My specific questions for the sub:

1. Overlap Check: Do you see any major portfolio overlap between Parag Parikh Flexi Cap, Motilal Oswal Large & Midcap, and the Nippon Mid Cap fund?
2. Sectoral Risk: Is holding a dedicated Tech fund worth it right now, or should I let the Flexi Cap handle sector allocations?
3. Debt Allocation: Thoughts on the JioBlackRock Money Market and ICICI Short Term combination?