Why Should Investors Start an SIP Account?

Why should investors open an SIP Account?

 

  • Adjust SIP amounts

SIPs are flexible. For instance, if you start a Rs. 500 SIP in a mutual fund scheme it is not necessary to invest the same amount every month. If one’s savings increase in the future, you can increase the SIP amount or even start a new SIP in the same mutual fund scheme or any other scheme. You can miss paying the SIP for a few months or even stop the investment as per your choice.

  • Rupee cost averaging

When the market falls, the investor can buy more units. Similarly, investor will buy fewer units when the stock markets rise. This reduces the per-unit cost of purchasing the units. This is called rupee cost averaging.

  • Habit of investing

If an investor decides to invest through an SIP, this entails putting aside a fixed amount periodically. This inculcates financial discipline.

  • Suitable for new investors

An investor, who has just started her /his career, can use an SIP account to enter the world of investing. This way, she/he understands equities with a nominal amount. Later, one can invest in ris