Daily SIP vs Monthly SIP

SIP stands for Systematic Investment Plan. It's a method of investing money regularly over a period of time. In an SIP, an investor invests a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, such as daily, monthly or quarterly, into a selected fund scheme. The idea behind SIPs is to encourage disciplined and regular investing, regardless of market conditions. But a question arises: How often should you invest through SIPs? Should it be daily or monthly? This article will help you choose which is the best for you.

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Invest
₹ 10,000
Invest for
AUM (Cr)

₹12,085

NAV

116.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.7 22.03 18.4 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,771

NAV

75.22

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.99 17.46 15.93 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹36,958

NAV

77.96

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 19.5 15.86 15.9 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,352

NAV

70.76

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.42 17.14 15.34 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹448

NAV

70.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.52 14.93 14.96 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,767

NAV

70.62

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.97 16.05 14.71 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹237

NAV

51.35

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.31 16.09 14.45 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,688

NAV

42.91

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.16 14.33 14.25 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,748

NAV

82.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.29 14.13 14.21 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹118

NAV

57.81

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.13 15.7 14.14 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,771

NAV

75.22

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.99 17.46 15.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,352

NAV

70.76

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.42 17.14 15.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹448

NAV

70.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.52 14.93 14.96 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,767

NAV

70.62

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.97 16.05 14.71 %

AUM (Cr)

₹237

NAV

51.35

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.31 16.09 14.45 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,688

NAV

42.91

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.16 14.33 14.25 %

AUM (Cr)

₹118

NAV

57.81

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.13 15.7 14.14 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,252

NAV

84.66

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.13 13.85 13.51 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,033

NAV

46.77

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.44 14.1 13.33 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,224

NAV

68.85

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 13.27 13.67 13.2 %

AUM (Cr)

₹12,085

NAV

116.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.7 22.03 18.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹36,958

NAV

77.96

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 19.5 15.86 15.9 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,748

NAV

82.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.29 14.13 14.21 %

AUM (Cr)

₹9,602

NAV

64.55

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 29 23.3 20.99 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,051

NAV

74.25

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.96 15.64 15.09 %

AUM (Cr)

₹14,008

NAV

70.61

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.37 14.7 13.72 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,621

NAV

61.49

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.12 14.63 13.24 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,145

NAV

56.15

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.99 14.56 13.15 %

AUM (Cr)

₹542

NAV

58.05

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 13.64 12.88 11.69 %

AUM (Cr)

₹268

NAV

28.91

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.67 10.71 11.15 %

AUM (Cr)

₹818

NAV

41.05

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.74 7.31 7.61 %

AUM (Cr)

₹506

NAV

38.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.46 7.47 7.44 %

AUM (Cr)

₹73

NAV

41.49

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.47 6.93 7.14 %

AUM (Cr)

₹119

NAV

29.91

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.87 6.93 7.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹184

NAV

47.31

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 4.65 6.54 7.04 %

AUM (Cr)

₹92

NAV

39.2

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.3 6.93 6.97 %

AUM (Cr)

₹18,103

NAV

50.3

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.32 6.78 6.95 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,026

NAV

47.08

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.75 6.76 6.94 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,663

NAV

43.84

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.26 6.45 6.81 %

AUM (Cr)

₹931

NAV

101.83

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.99 16.9 15.85 %

AUM (Cr)

₹367

NAV

48.71

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.37 11.41 10.87 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,476

NAV

40.88

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.29 10.6 10.53 %

AUM (Cr)

₹67

NAV

61.45

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.55 10.01 10.37 %

AUM (Cr)

₹482

NAV

105.45

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.76 10.3 10.36 %

AUM (Cr)

₹22,439

NAV

74.48

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.42 10.25 10.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹281

NAV

32.39

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.52 10.41 10.2 %

AUM (Cr)

₹835

NAV

40.28

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.64 10.71 10.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,398

NAV

111.9

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.19 10.39 10 %

AUM (Cr)

₹18

NAV

33.6

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.49 9.79 9.78 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,309

NAV

80.64

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.94 14.56 13.98 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,449

NAV

158.28

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.39 14.66 13.73 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,075

NAV

69.55

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.52 13.99 13.26 %

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How Does Daily SIP Work?

A daily SIP involves investing a small amount into your chosen fund scheme daily. This approach aims to leverage the power of rupee-cost averaging to a greater extent. Rupee-cost Averaging essentially evens out the purchase price of units by investing fixed amounts irrespective of market fluctuations. You can calculate your returns on SIP investments using the SIP calculator. An SIP calculator is a tool used to estimate the potential returns on investments made through SIPs in mutual funds or any other fund schemes. It considers factors such as the invested amount, investment duration, expected rate of return, and frequency of investments to calculate the corpus that can be accumulated over time. Users can use this calculator to plan their investment growth and set realistic financial goals.

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Returns
Fund Name 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years
Equity Fund SBI Life
Rating
13.36% 13.07%
12.41%
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Opportunities Fund HDFC Life
Rating
19.5% 15.86%
15.9%
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High Growth Fund Axis Max Life
Rating
22.7% 22.03%
18.4%
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Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential Life
Rating
16.12% 14.63%
13.24%
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Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life
Rating
29% 23.3%
20.99%
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Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life
Rating
17.29% 14.13%
14.21%
View Plan
Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
19.5% 16.12%
15.9%
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Pension Mid Cap Fund PNB MetLife
Rating
31.41% 24.68%
18.41%
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Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Life
Rating
13.03% 11.54%
11.24%
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US Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life
Rating
15.2% -
14.8%
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Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Regular - Growth ₹822.00 Crs 35.31% N/A N/A ₹500 35.07%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹14,062.19 Crs 29.34% 30.26% N/A ₹1,000 31.59%
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹33,608.53 Crs 25.97% 33.24% 17.66% ₹500 22.31%
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund-Growth ₹7,941.20 Crs 28.79% 37.23% 17.14% ₹5,000 15.97%
Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹16,406.92 Crs 16.08% 17.34% 13.87% ₹100 12.99%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Direct- Growth ₹39,975.32 Crs 14.85% 17.48% 14.46% ₹5,000 16.26%
Kotak Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹57,375.20 Crs 22.42% 27.51% 18.07% ₹100 15.26%
SBI Small Cap Fund-Growth ₹35,562.96 Crs 13.89% 23.99% 18.17% ₹5,000 19.25%
SBI Gold ETF ₹8,810.86 Crs 31.81% 17.85% 15.14% ₹5,000 12.57%

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  1. Advantages of Daily SIP Plan

    • Enhanced Rupee-Cost Averaging: Daily SIP purchases produce a more precise cost-averaging effect than monthly SIPs. By investing small amounts throughout the month, you capture market movements more frequently, potentially acquiring units at a lower average cost over time.

    • Potential for Higher Returns: Daily SIPs could lead to higher returns in a changing market due to more frequent purchases at potentially lower NAVs (Net Asset Values).

  2. Disadvantages of Daily SIP Plan

    • Increased Transaction Costs: Some fund houses might levy transaction charges for every SIP instalment. Frequent purchases through daily SIP can accumulate these charges, potentially lowering your returns.

    • Difficult to Track and Manage: Monitoring daily investments can be difficult. Keeping track of multiple transactions and managing investment statements can become overwhelming.

    • Limited Availability: Not all fund houses or investment platforms offer daily SIP options. The availability of this feature might be restricted.

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Financial experts suggest that a person should invest 10-15% of their monthly income for long-term financial growth
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Top 25% of investors consistently generate more than 12% return
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Total Wealth ₹1.03 Cr
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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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13.06%
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Opportunities Fund
15.9%
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Pension Growth Super
19.1%
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Opportunities Fund
13.24%
Opportunities Fund
Multi Cap Fund
20.99%
Multi Cap Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
14.21%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Multiplier
15.9%
Multiplier
Frontline Equity Fund
14.71%
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Pension Mid Cap Fund
18.41%
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Equity II Fund
11.24%
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US Equity Fund
14.8%
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Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
15.09%
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Equity Top 250 Fund
11.69%
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Future Apex Fund
14.14%
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Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
12.11%
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Pension Enhanced Equity
14.5%
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Monthly SIP Meaning

Monthly SIP is a simple and disciplined investment approach where you invest a fixed amount of money in a mutual fund or market-linked investment scheme at regular intervals, i.e. monthly. Monthly SIP strategy is used to accumulate wealth over time, especially for long-term financial goals like retirement or buying a house.

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How Does Monthly SIP Work?

Monthly SIPs are the most popular choice for investors. They involve investing a fixed amount into your chosen fund scheme on a predetermined date every month.

  1. Advantages of Monthly SIPs

    • Convenience and Simplicity: Aligns perfectly with your monthly income cycle, making budgeting and managing finances easier. Tracking monthly transactions is less time-consuming.

    • Reduced Transaction Costs: Compared to daily SIPs, monthly SIPs typically incur fewer transaction charges, maximizing your returns.

    • Discipline and Consistency: The monthly rhythm encourages a disciplined investment habit, fostering long-term wealth creation.

    • Reduced Emotional Influence: Less frequent exposure to market movements can help minimize emotional reactions and impulsive decisions.

  2. Disadvantages of Monthly SIPs

    • Less Frequent Cost Averaging: Compared to daily SIPs, monthly purchases capture market movements less frequently, potentially leading to a slightly higher average cost per unit.

    • Missed Opportunities: In a persistently rising market, monthly SIPs might miss out on some opportunities to buy units at lower NAVs compared to daily purchases.

Choosing the Right SIP Frequency

There's no one-size-fits-all answer to the daily vs. monthly SIP debate. The ideal choice depends on your individual choices and financial goals:

  • Investment Horizon: Long-term investors (10+ years) might benefit more from the discipline and consistency of monthly SIPs. The impact of cost averaging becomes less significant over longer periods.

  • Financial Discipline: If you struggle with managing finances or tracking investments, monthly SIPs offer a simpler and more manageable approach used in many best SIP plans.

  • Risk Tolerance: Daily market fluctuations might be unsettling for risk-averse investors. Monthly SIPs can help reduce emotional decision-making.

  • Investment Amount: If you're investing smaller amounts, the potential benefit of daily cost averaging might be negligible. Transaction costs associated with daily SIPs might outweigh the advantages.

Here are some additional factors to consider:

  • Income Cycle: Align your SIP frequency with your income cycle for easier budgeting and maintaining consistency.

  • Investment Platform: Choose a platform that offers the SIP frequency that best suits your needs. Some platforms might have minimum investment requirements for daily SIPs.

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FAQs

  • Are there any tax benefits associated with daily vs. monthly SIPs?

    No, the tax treatment of SIP investments remains the same irrespective of the chosen frequency (daily or monthly).  Equity SIPs qualify for Long-Term Capital Gains tax (LTCG) benefits if held for over one year, while debt SIPs are taxed based on the holding period as per income tax slabs.
  • Are daily SIPs riskier?

    Not necessarily. Both daily and monthly SIPs are designed to mitigate risk through rupee-cost averaging.

˜The insurers/plans mentioned are arranged in order of highest to lowest first year premium (sum of individual single premium and individual non-single premium) offered by Policybazaar’s insurer partners offering life insurance investment plans on our platform, as per ‘first year premium of life insurers as at 31.03.2025 report’ published by IRDAI. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the IRDAI website www.irdai.gov.in
Disclaimer:#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CAGR 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%. All SIPs listed here are of insurance companies’ funds. The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs.
++Source - Google Review Rating available on:- http://bit.ly/3J20bXZ
^^The information relating to mutual funds presented in this article is for educational purpose only and is not meant for sale. Investment is subject to market risks and the risk is borne by the investor. Please consult your financial advisor before planning your investments.
**Returns are based on past 10 years’ fund performance data (Fund Data Source: Value Research).

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