SIP vs lump sum: which suits a first-time investor?
Risk level
Moderate
Typical returns
Market-linked; varies by fund
Key points
- A SIP invests a fixed amount at regular intervals
- It reduces the risk of investing everything at a market high
- Lump sums can work when you have a long horizon and can stomach volatility
- Always check the fund's expense ratio and exit load
How rupee-cost averaging works and when a lump sum can make sense.
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OptionGood forWatch out forOption ABeginnersChargesOption BLong horizonsVolatility