The Economic Times

SIP losses in the first two years? Staying invested for five years can reduce loss probability to zero: Report

A weak start does not necessarily mean an SIP will deliver poor long-term returns. A 20-year analysis by ShareMarket by PhonePe shows that most five-year SIPs recovered from weak or negative returns in the first two years, with nearly 69% eventually delivering double-digit annualised returns. The data also highlights how extending the investment horizon to seven or 10 years can significantly reduce loss risk and improve return consistency, underscoring the importance of patience and compounding in equity SIPs.