PTIC INDIA with its systematic Investment Plan leads the road to your financial goals.
What is SIP?
PTIC Systematic Investment Plan (or SIP) is a type of mutual fund investment that allows you to invest over time. It is a systematic way of investing fixed quantities of money on a regular basis, as the name implies. This can be done on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis, for example. It may be easier to reach your financial goals if you invest consistently in this manner.
How does SIP work?
When you engage in a SIP, you invest a set amount of money over a set period of time. You can buy a specific number of fund units with this amount. If you do this for a long period, you will be able to invest in the fund at both highs and lows. To put it another way, you don’t have to predict the market in order to make money. Market timing can be dangerous since one can make a mistake and invest at the wrong moment. This element of unpredictability is removed with SIP investing.
You can decide to automate your investments once you’ve selected the investment tenure & frequency. Give your bank a standing instruction to transfer money from your bank account to the mutual fund SIP of your preference on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.).
How to start SIP investments?
Complete your KYC
Before investors may begin investing, each fund institution asks them to complete the KYC documentation process. You must provide proof of identity, proof of address, and a photograph. The e-KYC option is now accepted as well. Without having to go to the AMC, you can complete the requirements online.
Set your investment goals
The initial step is to figure out what you want to achieve with SIP investments. Make a list of your financial objectives. This is crucial since each mutual fund has a specific goal in mind. Determine your objectives and seek out finances to assist you in achieving them.
Select the best SIP
Select the SIP parameters after you’ve chosen a fund. Complete the blanks for questions such as:
- Investment horizon
- Investment frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.)
- Amount of investment
- Based on your objectives and financial circumstances, fill in the required information.
Benefits of investing in mutual funds via SIP
Benefits of investing in SIP
- Power of compounding: When the returns earned on your investments begin to generate returns, this is known as compounding. In theory, this is a straightforward concept. However, it has significant practical ramifications.
Your returns are reinvested when you invest on a regular basis through SIPs. This will have a snowball effect over time, potentially increasing your prospective returns by a factor of ten. Investing over a long time is an excellent approach to maximize this profit. This also indicates that investing as soon as possible may be advantageous.
Even a 10-year head start can make a significant difference in your profits. - Convenience: SIPs are an easy way to invest. You may not have the time, like other investors, to conduct thorough market analysis and research in order to change or optimize your portfolio. So, once you’ve chosen a decent fund, you can give the bank standing instructions and let the SIP handle your monthly investments.
- Low initial investments: With just Rs. 500 each month, you can start investing in mutual funds through a systematic investment plan (SIP). This can be a cost-effective approach to invest monthly without breaking the bank. With the SIP step-up function, you can boost your monthly investment amount as your income rises. Investors can upgrade their SIPs on a systematic basis with mutual fund houses. So, even though you start with Rs. 500 or Rs. 1,000 per month, you may gradually increase your investment over time. This method can assist you in achieving your investment objectives more quickly.
- Rupee cost averaging: Rupee cost averaging is a strategy that involves buying more units when the fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) is low and fewer units when the NAV is higher. Consequently, it balances out your acquisition costs across the investing time. When you invest through a SIP, you don’t have to worry about market timing.