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SIP vs Lumpsum: Which Strategy Wins?
đ° Lumpsum Investing
- âBetter in consistently rising markets - full capital compounds from day one
- âHigher potential absolute returns if entry timing is good
- âHigher risk - entire capital exposed to market timing
- âRequires large capital upfront, may not suit everyone
Best for: Windfall gains, bonuses, inheritance, or when markets appear undervalued
đ SIP Investing
- âRupee cost averaging - buy more units when markets fall
- âBuilds investing discipline and removes emotional decisions
- âWorks well in volatile or sideways markets
- âMay underperform in strong bull runs
Best for: Regular income earners, building long-term wealth systematically
đĄ Pro Tip: Don't choose one over the other! If you have a lumpsum, consider investing 50% immediately and SIPping the rest over 6-12 months. This balances opportunity cost with rupee cost averaging, giving you the best of both worlds.
Understanding the Metrics
CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate - smoothed annual return assuming reinvestment. Better than simple returns for comparison.
XIRR
Extended Internal Rate of Return - true annualized return for SIP accounting for irregular cash flows.
Volatility
Annualized standard deviation of returns. Higher = bigger price swings. Small caps: 20-30%, Large caps: 15-20%.
Max Drawdown
Largest peak-to-trough fall. A -30% drawdown means at worst, the fund fell 30% from its high.
Sharpe Ratio
Risk-adjusted return. Above 1 is good, above 2 is excellent. Shows extra return per unit of risk taken.
NAV
Net Asset Value - per-unit price of the fund. Higher NAV doesn't mean expensive; it reflects accumulated gains.
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Data sourced from AMFI via mfapi.in. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme documents carefully before investing.