SIPs: The antidote to market volatility

Evolution happens in stages. From the dominance of closed-end plans to the popularity of open-end ones; from the availability of only regular plans to the emergence of direct plans; from an era of high commissions to low commissions; from the dominance of active funds to the emergence of passive ones - the mutual fund space in India has evolved over the years. The idea of SIPs has also taken off. Many investors today understand that SIPs are a better way to invest in equities as compared to lump sums. SIPs aren't magical; they are just a systematic way to invest. By investing periodically, ideally monthly, you becom

This article was originally published on November 24, 2020.