*. It’s time in the market--not ‘timing the market’ that matters. By staying in the market and not trying to time its highs and lows, you can grow your investments significantly over the long-term
*. The point of SIPs is discipline. You continue to invest through highs and lows, no matter what your instincts urge you to do
*. Markets move in cycles, they go down and then climb up; the best way is to make the most of a full cycle
*. Good investments should outperform in the long-run, regardless of the macroeconomic environment
*. Keep faith; as an active SIP investor, you will face instances when your SIPs in even the best funds will turn losers

This article was originally published on November 12, 2013.