Are you a freelancer or self-employed? Consider STPs over SIPs

Published: 06th Aug 2024

By: Value Research

SIP sahi hai ? Not for everyone

Though SIPs are typically seen as the default investment style for long-term investing, they are ideal for those with a steady stream of income.

So, what should irregular income earners do?

Enter STPs or systematic transfer plans. They help you move your money from one mutual fund to another.

How do STPs work?

Say you earn Rs 5 lakh in a given month. Rather than letting it stay idle in a bank savings account, you decide to invest it in a debt fund and instruct it to transfer Rs 50,000 every month in an equity fund for the next 10 months. This is how an STP works.

Why should freelancers and businesspeople invest through STPs?

SIPs require you to invest regularly, which is difficult for freelancers and self-employed, as they typically lack a consistent income stream. But STPs allow you to automatically invest lumpsums in a fund whenever they receive an income.

How can you start an STP?

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