Systematic Investment Plan

Curious if a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) can deliver the promised returns? We’re breaking down the numbers and assumptions behind those enticing claims of turning a Rs 25,000 monthly SIP into Rs 7 crore. Find out why the reality of SWPs might not be as straightforward as some videos suggest. Payal Tiwari Sharma of Moneycontrol explains the risks, necessary adjustments, and the best strategies to maximize your returns. Don’t fall for sensational claims—get the real story here!

Why is a SIP in debt funds beneficial to you?

Approximately 90 percent of SIP money flows into equity. While equity creates wealth over the long term, debt helps stabilise and diversify, while also growing your corpus, albeit at a slower rate than equity.

Ankur Warikoo: ‘When it comes to money, it’s important to know who you are listening to and why’

After 'Do Epic Shit' (2021) and 'Get Epic Shit Done' (2022), entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo is out with his third book 'Make Epic Money' to offer practical, self-tested advice on financial planning and wealth creation.

When Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta was selling SIPs in Mercedes showroom

But besides being the head of an investment and financial services firm, Radhika Gupta herself has often spoken out in favour of SIPs, even going on record to say that she would be opening one for her toddler son.

How to become a crorepati with just Rs 7,500?

The key to long-term wealth building is through regular and systematic savings. This can be accomplished by smaller amounts that systematic investment plans of mutual funds allow

Where AMCs invested in June – 15 large, mid & small cap stocks on the buy list

The number of systematic investment plans in various schemes of mutual funds went up to 40.2 million in June from 38.8 million in May

Why the sharp fall in equity inflows is not a cause for concern

The low net equity inflows shouldn’t be read as fading interest either in equities or mutual funds but is explained by investor’s instinctive response to a dazzling rise in equities

3 mantras for investors to stay afloat during an economic slowdown

With GDP outlook being revised to 6.1 percent for the FY20, down from the previous 6.9 percent, the slowdown is expected to continue in the coming months. Slowdown is the time when most investments turn red

A new way to start SIP in mutual fund, SmartSIP by FundsIndia: Is it really smart?

Unlike value averaging SIPs, the SmartSIP will keep the monthly amount constant, but will allocate between equity and debt based on market conditions.

Sensex, Nifty on a roll; 5 ways to de-risk your portfolio

Portfolio re-balancing should normally be an ongoing process, a function on one’s target portfolio and asset allocation.

Celebrate womanhood, invest smartly on International Women's Day

A woman's financial plan must be aimed at creating long-term financial stability. Their emotional needs must be factored into the financial plan.

Should you invest in small and mid-cap funds amid run up?

Investment advisors caution against putting fresh money in small and mid-cap funds given their high valuations and also due to concerns over liquidity.

BSE to let four MF houses offer paperless SIP registration

From November 18, BSE introduced ISIP services to help investors to set up a form of SIP without involvement of any physical documentation.

Afraid to invest in bitcoin? Unocoin's SIP plan might help

You've heard of investing in mutual funds via systematic investment plans. Here's how you can do an SIP in bitcoins.

Market complexity high, better to invest via SIP: Quantum Sec

The market holds a negative sentiment after the ban of high denomination currencies, but it is best to avoid any speculation on what to expect from companies after the effects wear out.

Unocoin launches Bitcoin mobile app on iOS and Android

Unocoin‘s app is currently live and is expected to accelerate demand for the world‘s most valuable cryptocurrency, particularly in a mobile-heavy market.

With correction in prices, realty revival likely soon: Birla Sun

Speaking to CNBC-TV18 Mahesh Patil, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Birla Sun Life said that following the demonetisation move they have been relooking their portfolio.

Be on the buying side as major changes are afoot: Udayan

Speaking to CNBC-TV18 Consulting Editor Udayan Mukherjee said that if Donald Trump goes on to win, I still hope there is a twist in the tale. If Trump wins, it is a black day, he said

Next 12 months good for equities; avoid pharma, PSU banks: Ambit

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO-institutional equities of Ambit Capital, maintains his Sensex year-end target at 29,500.

Why smart money is leaving mutual funds: Sundaram CEO

The monthly average for inflow in equity mutual funds stood at 2015 Rs 7550 crore, where for the first seven months of 2016 it stands at Rs 2293 crore.

Find out why Nilesh Shah bets on luck, gut & timing

Nilesh Shah, the managing director at Kotak Mahindra AMC, believes that Bosch has a premium versus its peers and will continue to perform well on the bourses. He also narrates how he managed to sell off Satyam shares before they tanked.

What should investors do when the markets crash?

It is time to be calm and do not reconsider your decision to invest in equity funds. Stay focused on your long term goals.

How to ensure regular income in golden years

Mutual funds can help you save for your retired life.

You must know this about MF SIP returns

Many investors look at point to point returns offered by the scheme and try to judge SIP returns offered by the scheme. This can be way off mark.