If a SIP investment is started early, it can give you decent returns. Increasing the period can unexpectedly boost your corpus growth. However, it is never too late to start any investment. SIP investment not only helps you in finance protection in your retirement period but also helps you to become a disciplined investor.
1/14In this article, we will talk about how extra years of investment can increase your corpus highly. But before that, let's understand what is an SIP, its benefits, and other things.
2/14SIP or systematic investment plan is a type of investment in mutual funds in which you invest an amount every week, month, quarter, or year.
3/14There are many benefits of a SIP investment. Let's take a look at a few:
4/14If you set up an auto-debit option then you don't need to worry about the date of SIP as your money from your bank account will automatically be deducted.
5/14You can start a SIP from as low as Rs 100 and invest at regular intervals.
6/14When the market is up or down, rupee cost averaging helps SIP investors average their investments.
7/14Through SIP, one can become a disciplined investor as you will have to invest a fixed amount at the same intervals.
8/14As everything has its pros and cons, so do SIPs. Let's take a look at a few:
9/14Since SIPs invest in mutual funds, which further invest in stock markets, this is subject to market fluctuations.
10/14The entry and exit time in the market can affect overall returns.
11/14In SIP, you may need to lock your money for three years.
12/14Suppose you start investing Rs 10,000 per month in a SIP and you invest regularly for 25 years. Then your total investment would be Rs 30,00,000 (Rs 30 lakh) in 25 years. On an estimated annual return of 12 per cent, your returns would be Rs 1,59,76,351 (Rs 1.59 crore) and the maturity amount would be Rs 1,89,76,351 (Rs 1.89 crore).
13/14Increasing time in SIP investments can make a huge difference. For example, if you keep investing the same Rs 10,000 for four more years, then your maturity amount will be Rs 3,12,12,516 (Rs 3.12 crore).
14/14Total investment in 29 years: 34,80,000 (Rs 34.8 lakh) Estimated returns: 2,77,32,516 (Rs 2.77 crore) Expected returns: 12 per cent Maturity amount: 3,12,12,516 (Rs 3.12 crore)
Investing in mutual funds is subject to market risks. Consult your advisor before making any investment.