Debt versus equity returns

Debt fund gains are taxed at slab rates, making SIP and lump sum outcomes similar, unlike equity where volatility drives divergence.
Example (situation): In a debt fund, both SIP and lump sum investors earn similar post-tax returns, while in equity, timing significantly alters outcomes.(Image: Canva)
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SIPs in Market Crashes: How Consistent Investing Builds Wealth

  • SIPs involve regular, fixed investments, allowing investors to benefit from market growth over time.
  • Mutual funds are affected by market crashes, with NAVs falling as underlying security prices drop.
  • Market downturns lead to increased redemption requests, forcing fund managers to sell assets at lower prices.
  • SIPs leverage market declines: the same investment buys more units when prices are low, accumulating more units for future recovery.
  • Discipline, patience, and a long-term perspective are crucial for SIP investors to maximize benefits during market volatility.

Why It Matters: SIPs turn market volatility into an advantage by buying more units at lower prices during downturns.

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