Your SIP Could Grow 40% More If You Avoid These 4 Mistakes, 6 Points
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ЁЯЪА Are These 4 SIP Mistakes Silently Destroying Your Long-Term Wealth? | Avoid Losing Lakhs in Compounding Gains
1я╕ПтГг Stopping SIPs During Market Corrections (Biggest Wealth Killer)
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Why it hurts:
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SIPs work on Rupee Cost Averaging, buying more units at lower NAVs.
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Stopping SIPs during dips results in 10тАУ25% lower long-term portfolio value (historically seen in major market corrections).
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Expert Insight:
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Ronak Morjaria (ValueCurve Financial Services) warns that negative years are the best years to accumulate units, not stop investing.
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Financial Impact Example:
| Scenario | SIP Continuation | SIP Stopped for 12 Months During Crash |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly SIP | тВ╣10,000 | тВ╣10,000 |
| Market Crash | SIP continues тЖТ buys more units | No unit accumulation |
| 10-year Corpus | тВ╣19.3 lakh | тВ╣16.8 lakh |
| Wealth Lost | тАФ | тВ╣2.5 lakh |
2я╕ПтГг Redeeming Too Early (Cutting the Compounding Engine)
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Why early exit damages returns:
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First 3тАУ5 years = Seed Stage, not high-return stage.
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Compounding accelerates only after year 5.
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Long-Term Growth Curve:
| Year | Typical SIP Growth Trend |
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| 1тАУ5 | Slow, foundation stage |
| 5тАУ10 | Compounding accelerates |
| 10тАУ15 | Major wealth creation |
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How much you lose:
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Exiting early can reduce total corpus by 30тАУ40% over 15 years.
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Pro tip:
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Avoid checking portfolio frequentlyтАФlet compounding work тАЬsilentlyтАЭ.
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3я╕ПтГг Switching Funds Frequently (Hidden Costs + Tax Losses)
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Why chasing returns is dangerous:
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Each switch triggers:
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Exit loads (up to 1%)
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Short-term/long-term capital gains tax
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Loss of unit compounding
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Financial drag from over-switching:
| Factor | Impact |
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| Exit Load | Immediate 1% hit on amount switched |
| STCG Tax | 15% on gains (<1 year) |
| LTCG Tax | 10% above тВ╣1 lakh gains |
| Lost Compounding | Portfolio returns fall by 8тАУ15% |
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Rule:
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Stick to 3тАУ5 years before judging a fundтАЩs real performance.
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4я╕ПтГг Holding Too Many Schemes From the Same Fund House
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Why it creates hidden duplication:
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AMCs follow similar philosophies тЖТ same stocks across multiple schemes.
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Leads to overexposure, higher risk, and no real diversification.
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Expert View (Ronak Morjaria):
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Understand investment style before investing; avoid clustering holdings in one fund house.
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Optimal Structure:
| Portfolio Size | Ideal Number of Equity Schemes | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| тВ╣0тАУ25 lakh | 2тАУ3 | Diversify across AMCs |
| тВ╣25 lakhтАУ1 Cr | 3тАУ5 | Mix of flexi-cap, large-cap, mid-cap |
| Above тВ╣1 Cr | 5тАУ6 | Review AMC overlap |
ЁЯФН Financial Takeaway
Your SIP can grow into croresтАФbut only if you avoid emotional reactions, unnecessary switches, and poor scheme choices.
ЁЯУЭ Disclaimer
This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered investment, financial, or tax advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; investors should consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions. The Profit India is not responsible for any financial losses arising from decisions based on this content.
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