SIP for Beginners

What is the first thing that you want to do as soon as you receive salary? Party? By something fancy? Well most of us use salary for saving to achieve or financial goals which can be carried out over span of time. Alternatively, mutual fund can be fruitful to improve your wealth depending on your investment methods. We all have heard that the mutual funds are subject to market risk but it doesn’t have to be if you have a long game plan smartly. This is where SIP comes in where you can invest in different types of mutual funds according to your financial needs and long-term goals.

Here are the following steps where you can be able to aware of what is SIP and how to invest in mutual funds smartly:

1. Disciplined Approach: One of the most amazing features of SIP is that you can choose an amount of money you want to invest which can be as low as Rupees 500. The amount you choose to invest will be automatically deducted from your account periodically and will help you to build financial discipline. So now you can spend your money as you wish without feeling guilty about not saving.
2. No need to time the market: The market can be like a rollercoaster ride where it crashes and so high without a volume which leaves investors feeling guilty. With SIP you don’t have to worry about any of the ups and downs because you will be investing regardless of the nature of the market. Over a span of time, it won’t affect your profitability. Now this brings us another great feature of SIP.
3. Rupee Cost Averaging: Your investment are consistent irrespective of the nature of market. When the market is low you will get more stocks and when it is high you will get fewer. Over a span of time the cost of stock will average out and you will receive a handsome profit despite of volatile market.
4. Power of Compounding: The beauty of investing in a tool like SIP is that the profit you make every month is compounded which can help to earn good amount of returns.
5. Affordability: It’s a myth that investments are luxury for the rich. With investment option of as low as rupees 500 per month you can offer SIP without worrying about any financial stream. Now you can even choose to discontinue a plan at any time without any publications of fixed locking period, convenience, the vast reach and endless possibilities of SIP makes it unique for everyone. You have a complete control of your future, variables such as how much to invest, where to invest, and durations are all decided to cater your financial needs, limitations and your goals.
6. Tax-saving: If you still find investing in SIP is not very lucrative then it has another outstanding form which medium-salaried taxpayer will love. If you choose SIP in ELSS scheme then it is applicable for tax saving. So now you not only making money by investing but you can also reduce your tax liability.