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SIP vs Lump Sum - Which is Better?
Detailed comparison of systematic and one-time investment approaches with historical data.
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IPOfins Team
Finance Research & Data • June 2026
SIP vs Lump Sum — Which is Better?
Both have advantages depending on market conditions and your situation.
SIP Advantages
- Rupee cost averaging reduces timing risk
- Disciplined automatic investing
- Works well in volatile markets
- No need for large capital upfront
Lump Sum Advantages
- Historically outperforms SIP 60-65% of the time over 10+ years
- Better when markets are clearly undervalued (post-crash)
- Full capital works from day one
Best Strategy
Combine both: Regular SIP from salary + Lump sum during market corrections (20%+ falls). This gives consistency plus opportunity capture.