Understanding Systematic
Investment Plan (SIP)
A Disciplined Approach to Wealth Creation
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Definition of SIP
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) represent a
methodical investment strategy enabling investors to
invest a predetermined amount at consistent intervals
in chosen financial instruments.
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Features of SIP
Regular Interval Investments: Involves investing fixed amounts at
predefined intervals, fostering financial discipline.
Flexibility in Contribution: Allows investors to choose the
investment amount based on their financial capacity and
objectives.
Convenience and Discipline: Offers the convenience of automated
investments, promoting financial discipline through regular
contributions.
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Benefits of SIP
Risk Mitigation: Helps in mitigating market risk by spreading
investments across different market conditions through regular
contributions.
Compounding Returns: It harnesses the power of
compounding, allowing investors to earn compounding returns.
Adaptability to Financial Goals: Adaptable for various financial
goals, providing a structured approach to achieve specific
objectives such as education or retirement planning.
Rupee Cost Averaging: Mitigates the impact of market
volatility by buying more units when prices are low and fewer
units when prices are high, leading to a lower average cost per
unit.
Redemption Flexibility: Investors can redeem units partially or
entirely based on their liquidity needs, provided units are not in
a lock-in period.
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How SIP Works?
Regular Contributions: Investors contribute a fixed amount at regular
intervals, typically monthly, into a mutual fund scheme.
Purchase of Units: The invested amount is used to purchase units of the
chosen mutual fund at the prevailing Net Asset Value (NAV).
Rupee Cost Averaging: As the market fluctuates, the fixed investment
amount buys more units when prices are low and fewer units when prices
are high, resulting in an average cost over time.
Compounding Returns: Returns are generated when NAV rises, and the
valuation of accumulated units rises, generating compounding returns
over time.
Automated Process: The process is automated, with the investor's bank
account debited for the predetermined amount, avoiding market timing.
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Common Misconceptions
about SIP
Market Timing Misconception:
Misconception: SIP requires market timing to be successful.
Reality: SIP is designed to reduce the impact of market volatility, as
it involves regular investments regardless of market conditions.
Guaranteed Returns Misconception:
Misconception: SIP guarantees high returns.
Reality: SIP returns are subject to market fluctuations; they depend on
the performance of the selected mutual fund.
Overnight Wealth Creation Misconception:
Misconception: SIP leads to instant wealth creation.
Reality: Wealth creation through SIP is a gradual process, and significant
returns are achieved over the long term.
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Common Misconceptions
about SIP
Risk Elimination Misconception:
Misconception: SIP eliminates all investment risks.
Reality: While SIP helps in mitigating market risk through rupee cost averaging,
it doesn't eliminate all forms of risk associated with investments.
Low NAV Advantage Misconception:
Misconception: Investing in SIP with a low NAV (Net Asset Value) is always advantageous.
Reality: NAV alone does not determine the profitability of an investment;
the fund's performance over time is crucial.
Fixed Returns Misconception:
Misconception: SIP offers fixed returns.
Reality: SIP returns are linked to the market performance of the chosen mutual
fund and can vary.
Only for Equity Misconception:
Misconception: SIP is only for equity investments.
Reality: SIP can be utilized for a variety of mutual funds, including debt and
hybrid funds, based on the investor's risk profile and financial goals.
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Risks and Considerations
Market Risk:
Risk: SIP investments are exposed to market fluctuations.
Consideration: Over the long term, market risk tends to be mitigated through rupee
cost averaging.
Volatility Impact:
Risk: SIP investments may be affected by market volatility.
Consideration: Regular contributions help in buying more units when prices are low
and fewer units when prices are high, minimizing the impact of short-term volatility.
Economic Factors:
Risk: Economic conditions can influence the performance of the market and,
subsequently, SIP returns.
Consideration: Diversification across various asset classes may help mitigate the
impact of economic factors.
Redeeming units at unfavorable market conditions:
Risk: Redeeming units at unfavorable market conditions may lead to suboptimal
returns.
Consideration: Investors should align redemption decisions with their financial goals
and market conditions.
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Historic SIP Returns
of some popular
Mutual Fund Schemes.
Report date: 16/12/2024
Funds are chosen based on the top three performers in their category, considering their10-
year Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) returns. The returns presented here represent the SIP
returns, and the returns over one year are annualized.
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Thank you for joining the journey towards
financial prosperity!
Remember, small steps today lead to a
wealthier tomorrow.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this presentation is for educational purposes only and
should not be considered as financial advice. Investing in financial instruments, including Systematic
Investment Plans (SIP), involves risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
The returns mentioned are based on historical data, and there is no guarantee of similar
performance in the future. Investors are advised to conduct thorough research, and assess their
risk tolerance before making investment decisions. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks.
Please read the scheme related documents carefully before investing.
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