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3 Reasons Why a SIP in an ELSS Makes Sense

Equity Mutual Funds have been going great guns of late! Despite the volatility witnessed during FY18, Equity funds (including ELSS) witnessed robust net inflow of Rs. 1.71 lakh crore. In the eleven-month period ending February 2018, cumulative SIP contribution was Rs. 60,071 crores. It is estimated that more than Rs. 6,000 crores now flow into Mutual Funds each month, via the SIP route.

What is a SIP Investment?

Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) have grown tremendously in popularity over the past few years. It is estimated that nearly Rs. 60,000 Crores of savings have been deployed into Mutual Funds in 2017-18 using SIP’s. With SIP’s, investors can automatically invest a fixed sum of money in a mutual fund at pre-specified intervals of time – for instance, once a month, week, or fortnight by issuing a one-time instruction for the same. Just like a Recurring Deposit (RDs) for mutual funds, SIPs help you invest regularly and with discipline; they also take away the hassle of having to manually invest money every month.

How to invest in SIP’s or Systematic Investment Plan

Mutual Fund SIP’s (Systematic Investment Plans) have caught the fancy of many an investor in recent times.

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How to invest in SIP’s or Systematic Investment Plan

Read this blog to know simple steps to invest in SIPs if you’re a first-time investor who is confused about how to invest in SIP’s. To know more, visit FinEdge now!

Why Mutual Fund SIP’s Work Best For Goal Planning

More and more people are beginning to make use of Mutual Fund SIP’s as a tool for saving for their Financial Goals. Retail investors in the year 2017 pumped in a record Rs 1.3 lakh crore in equity mutual funds. As of December 2017, the industry SIP book is close to Rs. 6,000 crores, with the industry adding over 9 lakh SIP accounts each month on an average, as compared to an SIP book value of Rs. 4,100 crores in January 2017. Here are three good reasons why Mutual Fund SIP’s work best when it comes to Goal Planning.

Four Things to Keep in Mind While Making SIP Investments

Mutual Fund SIPs are not risk-free, returns may vary, volatility benefits long-term growth, and fund selection should align with your investment horizon.

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Top 4 Best Mutual Funds SIP to Invest in 2018

2017 will go down in history as a landmark year for the Mutual Fund industry in India. Total assets zoomed past the 20 Lakh Crore (20 Trillion Mark), effectively doubling within just three years. The total SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) industry book soared past the Rs. 5,000 Crore mark. What this essentially means is that there would be inflows of more than 60,000 Crores from SIP’s alone in 2018, and this bodes very well for the industry, overall

Three Ways to Turbocharge Your SIP Investments

Mutual Fund SIP Growth & Strategy: The rise of Mutual Fund SIPs is fueled by financial shifts post-demonetization, lower FD returns, and growing online investment platforms. (Investment Trends & Accessibility) Maximizing SIP Returns: Increase SIPs by 10% annually, stay consistent, and avoid market timing to maximize long-term wealth creation. (Investment Discipline & Growth)

Four SIP Investment Planning Mistakes People Make

It’s evident that SIPs have become a preferred investment choice for long-term wealth creation, given their ability to leverage market volatility and the power of compounding. However, to maximize returns, investors must be strategic in their approach. Avoiding common mistakes such as selecting funds based on past returns, frequently stopping and starting investments, neglecting annual step-ups, and being overly conservative can significantly impact financial goals.

What Makes SIP+ELSS a Winning Combo For Tax-Saving?

Starting early with ELSS investments and SIPs can help you optimize tax savings while building long-term wealth efficiently.

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How to maximize your Mutual Fund SIP Returns

Maximize your Mutual Fund SIPs by aligning them with financial goals, increasing contributions over time, and rebalancing annually. These strategies ensure disciplined investing, optimal risk management, and long-term wealth growth.

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Riding the SIP Wave: How to benefit from Volatile Markets

In recent months, equity mutual funds (especially SIP’s) have seen increased inflows and a renewed interest from the retail investor community. Whereas a lot of these SIP’s have been started with the intention of continuing them for 5 to 10 years or more, the truth is that not all of them will actually successfully complete their tenure. In this brief article, we’ll summarize a few key factors to keep in mind while planning for your future goals using SIP’s. Let’s begin with our “three golden rules” of SIP investing!