Which is better FD or sip?

Systematic Investment Plan is a better investment option in comparison to Fixed Deposit especially if you consider the flexibility of investment, advantage of diversification, tax benefits, and higher returns. That is why it is better to invest in a systematic investment plan than in fixed deposit.
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What are the disadvantages of SIP?

Are there any disadvantages?
  • SIP investments don't work in bullish markets or when market rises up over time. ...
  • Tax saver Mutual Funds schemes lock your money for three years, once you invest through SIP; all of your investment is locked individually for three years from the date of investment.
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Which is better PPF or FD or SIP?

When it comes to analysing both these options based on returns, you will find that PPF offers you a rate of interest of 7.6% per annum. However, SIPs offer you a higher return as the average interest rate ranges between 12% and 15%, and can go up to 21% under pleasant market conditions.
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Which bank SIP is best?

Top SIP Plans in Detail
  • Baroda BNP Paribas Large Cap Fund Regular Plan Growth. ...
  • Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund Regular Plan Growth. ...
  • Edelweiss Large Cap Fund C Growth. ...
  • ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund. ...
  • IDBI India Top 100 Equity Fund Growth. ...
  • Nippon India Large Cap Fund -Direct Plan - Growth Plan. ...
  • TATA India Consumer Fund.
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Which SIP has highest return?

Here is the list of SIPs with best returns (in different categories) that you can invest in:
  • Large Cap Schemes.
  • Mid-Cap Schemes.
  • Multi-Cap Schemes.
  • Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS)
  • 1) Aditya Birla SL India GenNext Fund.
  • 2) Aditya Birla SL Small & Midcap Fund.
  • 3) Aditya Birla SL Advantage Fund.
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SIP vs FD | Fixed Deposit Vs SIP | FAQs Part I | Explained in Hindi



Can I withdraw SIP anytime?

You can choose to redeem your SIP to fund your urgent needs or fulfil the financial goal for which you were investing in the first place. You can also withdraw an SIP when you feel your investment is not earning profits and when you have decided on a more rewarding scheme.
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Is SIP tax-free?

Is SIP Tax-free? If an investor is investing through SIPs in equity funds or balanced mutual fund schemes, then all the gains made after one year will be considered as long-term capital gains that will be completely tax-free.
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Is SIP maturity amount taxable?

Do we have to pay tax on SIPs in India? Taxes are applicable on the redemption of an investment. You can incur a short-term or long-term capital gains tax on mutual fund returns when you redeem your units. These taxes apply similarly to SIP and lump sum investments.
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Can I save tax on SIP?

SIPs can be one of the best tax-saving instruments with high returns on your investments. You can claim a deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh from your taxable income for investing in ELSS through SIPs under Section 80(C) of The Income Tax Act, 1961.
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What is the disadvantage of FD?

The cons of investing in an FD are discussed below. The returns in an FD are guaranteed but the FD rates are low as compared to other market-linked investments. If you withdraw the FD before its maturity date, you will have to pay a penalty charge.
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Can FD double your money?

As they are offered by banks, fixed deposit double programs are safe investments. These fixed deposits offer guaranteed returns and pay out the principal plus interest in one big payment at maturity. The investment doubles over the fixed term, and investors can double their money by investing in this strategy.
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Is SIP a risk or not?

Though there is definitely a risk in SIP, one should always remember that SIP or lump sum, this is just an investment route and NOT the underlying investment. One needs to look at the underlying investment, its risks, and then make a final decision.
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Can SIP go in loss?

Investors need to understand that SIP is one of the best ways of investing in mutual funds as it helps you average out the cost of investing in a mutual fund but it doesn't guarantee any return. You can incur losses even if you are investing through SIP.
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Does SIP always give profit?

In short, if markets do well, SIP investments will obviously give good returns. But if stock prices recede, there is no way the SIP investor will be able to avoid losses. Equity markets are inherently volatile. A stock index never moves in a straight line, so investors need to be ready for the volatility.
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Is SIP good for 5 years?

Being a medium duration fund, you can consider it as one of the best SIP plans for 5 years as the investment is done in debt funds, government securities, and very low-risk securities. It is suitable for risk-averse investors.
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Which SIP gives highest return in 5 years?

  • ICICI Prudential Technology Fund.
  • Nippon India Small Cap Fund.
  • PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund.
  • SBI Contra Fund.
  • SBI Technology Opportunities Fund.
  • TATA Digital India Fund.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life Digital India Fund.
  • L&T Emerging Businesses Fund.
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What is the average return on SIP?

hence, the associated risk is always higher in aggressive investment plans. market experts say that on an average, SIPs can give 10-20% return if you invest regularly in growth assets like equities. let's suppose you choose to invest Rs ₹10,000 every month for 5 years through SIP.
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Is SIP return guaranteed?

However, there is no guarantee or assurance of returns by investing in a SIP. This is because a mutual fund scheme invests in a basket of securities in different proportions. For example, a large-cap fund could have 30-40 stocks in its portfolio.
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Does bank charge for SIP?

This is a charge, which is levied on an investor at the time of redemption and is not fixed for all funds. It varies across the funds and falls in the range of 0.50% to 3%, depending upon the scheme.
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Is SIP good for long-term?

Many SIP schemes let you save money for a long-term period. This way, you end up saving a lot of money by making small periodic investments.
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Will I be charged if I cancel SIP?

SIP Mutual Funds are voluntary in nature, and the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) do not charge any penalty for discontinuation of SIP (however the inherent fund may have an exit load within a certain period).
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Can I stop SIP after 3 years?

You may cancel SIP even if you have invested through a mutual fund distributor. It helps if you inform your mutual fund agent who fills up the cancellation request for the SIP with the respective AMC.
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What happens if you don't pay SIP for a month?

And in case of SIP is missed for 3 consecutive months, then SIP will be automatically cancelled. However, missing SIP would not lead to any penalty or action from AMC, but the bank may charge a penalty to the investor for defaults on SIP payments.
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