SIP is an option through which the investor can decide to invest a fixed amount on a monthly basis for a fixed period in the scheme(s) of his choice. SIP in an equity fund acts as a tool to create wealth in the long-term.
There are several advantages of opting for a SIP in an equity fund:
(a) allows the investor to invest even a small fixed sum of money at regular intervals
(b) It reduces risk by making volatility work in investor's favour
(c) It provides the benefit of rupee cost averaging -- investors gets more units at low NAV and vice-versa
(d) Power of compounding allows small amounts to grow into a significant amount in due course of time
(e) Imparts time tested discipline to investing and helps to manage anxiety caused by dips in the market.
It is very simple to operate a SIP -- after the initial account opening it can work automatically through a standing instruction. Investors should not make the mistake of closing the SIP during a bear phase in the market. Markets are cyclical and during a bear phase the investor is able to get more number of units as he is able to buy low. SIP in three to four equity funds should be able to give the investor the necessary diversification. |