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If you are afraid of the fluctuations in the stock market and do not want to take the risk of investing directly in shares, then Mutual Fund Investment can be a great option. Especially investing through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is easy and safe too. In SIP, you can create a good fund in the long term by investing a small amount every month.

But just starting SIP is not enough, it is also important to know and adopt some important things so that you can get good returns.

Start early, you will get more benefits.
The biggest advantage of SIP is the magic of compounding. Meaning, that if you start investing early, your money will grow rapidly over time. Small savings made every month can create a big fund in the long term. On the other hand, if you start late, then this benefit will be reduced.

Do not hurry in choosing a fund.
Not every mutual fund is the same. Some funds are equity (linked to the stock market), some are debt (such as government or corporate bonds) and some are hybrid, which are a mix of both. Therefore, you should choose funds that match your income, risk-taking ability, and financial goals. For this, you must also look at the past performance of the fund, expenses (expense ratio), and the experience of the fund manager.

Do not ignore it after investing.
Starting SIP and then forgetting it is not the right way. You should review your portfolio from time to time. It is important to know which funds are doing well and which are not. If a fund is continuously performing poorly, then it would be wise to change it.

Do not panic when the market falls.
Often people panic when the market falls and stop SIP. But in reality, this is the time to maintain the investment. When the market falls, you buy more units at a lower price, which reduces your average cost over time and increases profits. This is called Rupee Cost Averaging.

Gradually increase the investment amount.
As your income increases, increase the SIP amount as well. This is called SIP top-up. With this, you can beat inflation and reach your financial target quickly. With SIP top-up, you can increase your SIP by a fixed amount or a fixed percentage every year.

Important advice before investing
The purpose of this news is to give you information about SIP and mutual funds in simple language. But before any investment, definitely consult your financial advisor, so that your money remains safe and the right plan can be made according to your needs.

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