Full form of SIP is Systematic investment plan. This plan is an investment plan to invest a small amount in mutual funds. Small fund houses offer SIP to make it easy for the investors to invest in their mutual funds. Investment in SIP can be weekly or monthly or quarterly, as per the convenience of the investor. This is one of the best ways for the retail investors to invest because it’s easy for them to invest a small amount compare to big amount. This doesn’t put a burden on their pockets.
Is SIP tax-free?
Those who want to save on taxes can opt for SIP. In this, they save taxes and also get good returns on investment.
How to invest in SIP
For investing in a SIP, you have to be KYC compliant. A person can use an online portal to become a KYC compliant. They need pan card, address proof which can be a passport, Aadhar card or electricity bill etc, passport size photos and for bank details they need to take cheque book.
People who prefer SIP
Most of a salaried person who saves some amount after all monthly expenses like to invest through SIP. People who are not aware of stock market timings go for a SIP as they feel comfortable to invest low or limited amount.
Reason to invest in SIP
others stop them to invest but in SIP it the investment is for a long period thus there are good chances of getting good returns of investments.