ELSS = Equity Linked Savings Scheme.
Lock in = 3 years from the period of investing.
Benefit = Tax benefit under section 80C
an investor who wants exposure to the equity markets and has a long term goal AND also wants to take advantage of tax benefits can look at ELSS schemes.
ELSS funds have performed better than non-ELSS diversified funds. Probably because, the fund manager gets a lot of time (compulsory lock in) in ELSS portfolio management.
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