5 Mutual Fund SIP Secrets While Planning Your Investments

Published : 16 August 2023 By : Sachin Gupta

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds help you be consistent and disciplined with your investments.

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Here are 5 mutual fund SIP secrets you should know while planning your Investments.

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Don’t focus on timing the market

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SIPs can help save taxes.

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Step-up SIPs are great.

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Compounding returns.

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Returns > Expense Ratio.

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