Markets At Record Highs: Should You Stop Mutual Funds SIP, Book Profit, Wait For Correction Or Continue?

CA Aakarsh Jain | Last updated: 25 December 2021

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With Indian stock markets reaching all-time highs, many investors wonder whether to continue their Mutual Funds SIP, book profits, or wait for a correction. The article explains that SIPs offer rupee cost averaging, allowing investors to buy more units when prices are low and fewer when high, averaging out costs over time. It advises against trying to time the market, as it's nearly impossible to predict peaks, and suggests continuing SIP investments regardless of market cycles.

The Indian stock markets have recorded an all time high with the Sensex touching the 62,245.43 mark in October 2021 for the first time ever since its inception. At the same time, Nifty 50 have hit the fresh all time high of 18,000! As you can clearly see, the Indian stock markets have more than doub

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FAQ :

The Indian stock markets have more than doubled since the March 2020 crash, driven by a low-interest rate regime and liquidity, reaching all-time highs with Sensex touching 62,245.43 and Nifty 50 hitting 18,000 in October 2021.

Rupee cost averaging is a key advantage of SIP mutual funds where investors purchase fewer units when the market is high and more units when the market is low, averaging out the total cost of units over a period.

It is generally recommended to continue investing in mutual funds through SIP mode, even when markets are at all-time highs, as it's difficult to predict market movements and timing the market can be counter-productive.

Redeeming all your mutual fund investments or sitting on cash might not be ideal. While short-term peaks are hard to predict, continuing SIPs can benefit investors regardless of market cycles, even if there's an intervening correction.

You should invest in mutual funds through SIP based on your risk profile, financial objectives, availability of funds, and investment horizon, rather than on changing market prices.