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SIP Investment Details

How to Use

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)

SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount regularly in mutual funds, building wealth through the power of compounding and cost averaging. Minimum: $100

Required Information

  • Monthly Investment: Fixed amount to invest each month
  • Expected Return: Annual return percentage you expect
  • Time Period: Investment duration in years
  • Step-up (Optional): Annual increase in SIP amount

Understanding Results

  • Total Invested: Sum of all your SIP contributions
  • Maturity Value: Expected corpus at the end of investment period
  • Total Gains: Returns earned through compounding
  • Wealth Multiplier: How many times your money has grown

Investment Types

Equity Funds

US stock mutual funds and ETFs

Expected Return: 8-12%Risk: High

Debt Funds

Bond funds and treasury securities

Expected Return: 3-6%Risk: Low

Hybrid Funds

Balanced funds mixing stocks and bonds

Expected Return: 5-8%Risk: Medium

Tax-Saving Options

Target-date funds with tax benefits

Expected Return: 7-10%Risk: Medium

Step-up SIP

  • Increase your SIP amount annually by a fixed percentage
  • Helps counter inflation and increase wealth creation
  • Recommended as your income grows over time
  • Can significantly boost long-term returns

Region-Specific Tips

  • Start early to maximize compounding benefits
  • Consider tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k) and IRA
  • Dollar-cost averaging reduces investment risk
  • Increase SIP amount with salary increments
  • Diversify across different fund categories
  • Stay invested for long-term wealth creation

Platform Features

  • Auto-investing
  • Fractional shares
  • Tax-loss harvesting
  • Low fees
  • Investment Frequency: Monthly, Bi-weekly, Weekly

Tax Implications

  • Use 401(k) for employer matching
  • Max out IRA contributions ($6,500/year)
  • Consider Roth IRA for tax-free growth
  • Hold investments >1 year for capital gains tax benefits

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