It can make a difference if the amount is large enough, says Dhirendra Kumar
Should I do an STP from a short term fund rather than liquid funds as it offers higher returns?
- Farooq
It won't make a big difference. But if you are putting a significant amount to be transferred over a long period of time (say 2-3 years), the difference could be meaningful. It will produce little more returns.
This article was originally published on November 13, 2017.
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