The SIP is simply an investment mode i.e. a means to invest in mutual funds and not an investment avenue.
'If individual stocks start falling 25% to 30% or more, then I doubt how many of them will be able to withstand that (kind of selloff). That is when you'll see panic coming in.'
One can equate SIPs to the recurring deposit.
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'IPOs have performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase in average ticket size from Rs 800 crore in the last financial year to around Rs 1,300 crore in this financial year.'
'For experienced and risk-taking investors, now may be the time to go all in.' 'By 'experienced and risk-taking', I refer to those who remained net buyers in equities during the early stages of the 2020 pandemic.' 'On the other hand, those who exited the markets during the pandemic may go the SIP way.'
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'In phases when smaller stocks do well, an equal-weight index performs better than its market cap-weighted peer.'
The mutual fund industry's assets under management (AUM) have likely breached the Rs 50 trillion mark following a rally in domestic equities this month. The industry's average AUM stood at almost Rs 48 trillion at the end of October. In November, the Nifty50 index has gained about 4 per cent so far, while smallcap and midcap indices have rallied close to 8 per cent.
'We expect the bull-market phase to still persist, but now led by large-caps which offer better valuation and benefit from FII inflows.'
'We expect continued pressure on midcaps, but any sharp correction looks unlikely from here on.'
For building long-term wealth, financial planners always advise that the systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity funds is the best way.
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'This is the first time we will see how SIP investors react to market correction.'
'Sell part of your portfolio where you're making good money, especially in small caps and mid caps.' 'The money which you take home is yours. The money which is there on paper is not yours.
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Due to tax associations with the fiscal-ending, April is a month of SIP renewal. So, the April numbers will be important and may perhaps, mark a change in retail attitude.
SIPs can give better returns in a volatile market because they gather more units over time, says Arnav Pandya.
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SIPs need to be promoted by the investment agent/distributor community after explaining all the merits and demerits to the investor so as to enable him to take an informed decision.
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Investors keen on mid and smallcap stocks but wary of volatility should consider multicap equity schemes over standalone midcap or smallcap schemes.
If you remember the childhood story of the tortoise and hare, then the systematic investment plan (SIP) is the equivalent of the tortoise in the race to create wealth. SIPs make sure that you continue moving slowly but surely to win the race in money matters.
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