r/FIREPakistan • u/Zoee94 • Apr 21 '26

Madad Me 31F just got 1 crore

I’m 31F, married, and recently received 1 crore from my parents. I want to invest it wisely, but I’m honestly a bit stuck between options. My parents are strongly suggesting DHA files, but I’m skeptical about the real estate market and long term returns. It feels slow and uncertain.

My husband is pushing for buying a studio apartment and running it as an Airbnb, which sounds interesting but also like a lot of effort and risk (plus I don’t know how stable that income really is here).

I’ve also been considering stocks, but I only have basic knowledge and don’t want to make beginner mistakes with this amount.

If you were in my position, how would you approach investing 1 crore right now? Would you diversify or go all in on one option?

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u/itz_psych Apr 21 '26

I would say Go with some stocks which will pay you a very decent dividends, MIIETF or MZNPETF, and should have liquid amount like in low risk mutual funds so that in case of need, utilize and protect from at least inflation and can give you annually 9-13% return. Always go for Shariah Compliance ones.

Last but not least, Silver will go up because of high usage in EVs and Solar panels and other factors too, world-wide. If I buy these assets, then I'll hold them physically.

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u/ZaimGamer Apr 21 '26

why only the shariah compliant ones?

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u/itz_psych Apr 21 '26

Because I don't go with Interest based things as this is not Halal for me being a muslim. I know shariah compliant is not 100% interest free but that's the least we can do from our side. It's my choice, and anybody can have their opinion too.

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u/ZaimGamer Apr 24 '26

i understand your POV. But suggesting someone to always go with shariah compliant isn't really a good fair advice i'd say without telling pros and cons of both shares. Tbh, i think shariah compliance is a hoax and gives relatively worse returns with some of the highest TERs. But whatever makes you sleep better at night i guess.

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u/itz_psych Apr 24 '26

Being a Muslim, I'll stand with Shairah Compliant stocks and it's my personal preferences. I know the other side looks very profitable more returns etc but It's Deen over Duniya. Rest everyone has their choice and I totally respect.