PPF vs SIP with Rs 1,01,010/year investment: Which can create higher corpus in 15 years?

SIP vs PPF Comparison: SIP and PPF are two long-term investments that help investors to accumulate wealth for their future financial needs. SIP, which is called a Systematic Investment Plan, is a mutual fund investment option that is linked to the stock market and allows investors to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals. PPF, which is called Public Provident Fund, is a government-backed scheme where investors can invest their money on a yearly basis and get stable returns. 

SIP

Market-linked investment

Returns are not fixed and can fluctuate

People can invest as little as Rs 500 per month. 

No maximum investment limit. 

No lock-in period

Risk level is higher.

PPF

Offers guaranteed returns

Considered a safe investment

Minimum investment amount Rs 500/year

Maximum investment amount is Rs 1.5 lakh/year.

(Disclaimer: Our calculations are projections and not investment advice. Do your due diligence or consult an expert for financial planning.)

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