5 Common SIP Mistakes To Avoid in 2025

Discovering the potential of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) is a wise financial move, yet it requires careful consideration to gain financial growth from your SIP investments. As we step into 2025, it is crucial to be aware of common mistakes that may hinder your SIP investments. This article highlights the 5 common SIP investment mistakes you must avoid in the coming year for a more robust and successful investment strategy.

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₹ 10,000
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AUM (Cr)

₹10,929

NAV

120.34

Estimated Value

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

+ 29.3 22.69 17.8 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,606

NAV

74.75

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.7 17.82 16 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,292

NAV

72.37

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.11 17.79 15.28 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹35,507

NAV

79.47

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.85 16.59 14.78 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,476

NAV

84.11

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.15 14.69 14.57 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹426

NAV

70.99

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.95 15.53 14.57 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,466

NAV

71.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.67 16.76 14.44 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,538

NAV

42.82

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.48 14.85 14.11 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹232

NAV

51.87

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.56 16.67 14.07 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹108

NAV

58.4

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.55 16.42 13.83 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,606

NAV

74.75

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.7 17.82 16 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,292

NAV

72.37

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.11 17.79 15.28 %

AUM (Cr)

₹426

NAV

70.99

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.95 15.53 14.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,466

NAV

71.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.67 16.76 14.44 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,538

NAV

42.82

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.48 14.85 14.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹232

NAV

51.87

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.56 16.67 14.07 %

AUM (Cr)

₹108

NAV

58.4

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.55 16.42 13.83 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,238

NAV

156.62

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.81 14.65 13.62 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,922

NAV

70.8

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.76 14.72 13.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹12,581

NAV

84.99

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.53 14.35 13.21 %

AUM (Cr)

₹10,929

NAV

120.34

Estimated Value

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

+ 29.3 22.69 17.8 %

AUM (Cr)

₹35,507

NAV

79.47

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.85 16.59 14.78 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,476

NAV

84.11

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.15 14.69 14.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹8,754

NAV

65.19

Estimated Value

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

+ 25.8 22.74 20.64 %

AUM (Cr)

₹9

NAV

10.51

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.5 15.5 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,006

NAV

74.97

Estimated Value

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

+ 19.75 16.22 14.78 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,497

NAV

71.59

Estimated Value

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

+ 18.95 15.45 13.5 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,104

NAV

56.26

Estimated Value

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

+ 19.49 14.88 12.83 %

AUM (Cr)

₹523

NAV

59.14

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.08 13.75 11.64 %

AUM (Cr)

₹264

NAV

28.94

Estimated Value

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

+ 10.39 11.17 10.9 %

AUM (Cr)

₹823

NAV

40.97

Estimated Value

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

+ 6.01 7.68 7.55 %

AUM (Cr)

₹480

NAV

38.65

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.66 7.86 7.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹151

NAV

35.1

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.46 7.31 7.2 %

AUM (Cr)

₹122

NAV

29.8

Estimated Value

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

+ 6.01 7.12 7.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹76

NAV

41.34

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.55 7.25 7.1 %

AUM (Cr)

₹189

NAV

47.23

Estimated Value

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

+ 4.9 7.04 6.96 %

AUM (Cr)

₹18,605

NAV

50.23

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.47 7.17 6.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,201

NAV

32.51

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.04 6.92 6.92 %

AUM (Cr)

₹91

NAV

39.12

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.41 7.28 6.89 %

AUM (Cr)

₹883

NAV

101.47

Estimated Value

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

+ 19.74 17.37 15.5 %

AUM (Cr)

₹354

NAV

48.99

Estimated Value

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

+ 13.37 11.97 10.69 %

AUM (Cr)

₹64

NAV

61.56

Estimated Value

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

+ 11.13 10.51 10.19 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,437

NAV

40.76

Estimated Value

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

+ 12.43 11.03 10.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹478

NAV

105.01

Estimated Value

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

+ 11.25 10.69 10.09 %

AUM (Cr)

₹22,111

NAV

74.4

Estimated Value

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

+ 11.13 10.67 10.01 %

AUM (Cr)

₹278

NAV

32.24

Estimated Value

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

+ 12.32 10.64 9.91 %

AUM (Cr)

₹821

NAV

40.15

Estimated Value

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

+ 12.41 10.96 9.9 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,378

NAV

112.06

Estimated Value

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

+ 11.88 10.76 9.84 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,915

NAV

44.41

Estimated Value

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

+ 12.93 10.74 9.7 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,295

NAV

80.65

Estimated Value

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

+ 18.34 15.27 13.75 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,238

NAV

156.46

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.74 14.8 13.62 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,922

NAV

70.31

Estimated Value

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

+ 17.43 14.89 13.28 %

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What is SIP Investment?

SIP, or Systematic Investment Plan, is a disciplined and hassle-free way to invest in market-linked funds. The best SIP plans involve regularly investing a fixed amount at predetermined intervals. You get the benefit of the power of compounding. This helps you to navigate market volatility by spreading investments over time. 

SIPs promote financial discipline and allow you to participate in the capital markets. Investing a small amount of money regularly helps to fulfil your long-term financial goals.

*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply

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Returns
Fund Name 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years
Equity Fund SBI Life
Rating
16.78% 13.68%
12.02%
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Opportunities Fund HDFC Life
Rating
21.85% 16.59%
14.78%
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High Growth Fund Axis Max Life
Rating
29.3% 22.69%
17.8%
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Pension India Consumption Fund ICICI Prudential Life
Rating
20.5% -
15.5%
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Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life
Rating
25.8% 22.74%
20.64%
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Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life
Rating
21.15% 14.69%
14.57%
View Plan
Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
23.64% 17%
16.03%
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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
16.41% 12.15%
10.89%
View Plan
US Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life
Rating
14.69% -
13.87%
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  Returns
Fund Name 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Active Fund QUANT 23.92% 31.48%
21.87%
Flexi Cap Fund PARAG PARIKH 20.69% 26.41%
19.28%
Large and Mid-Cap Fund EDELWEISS 22.34% 24.29%
17.94%
Equity Opportunities Fund KOTAK 24.64% 25.01%
19.45%
Large and Midcap Fund MIRAE ASSET 19.74% 24.32%
22.50%
Flexi Cap Fund PGIM INDIA 14.75% 23.39%
-
Flexi Cap Fund DSP 18.41% 22.33%
16.91%
Emerging Equities Fund CANARA ROBECO 20.05% 21.80%
15.92%
Focused fund SUNDARAM 18.27% 18.22%
16.55%

Last updated: August 2025

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Common SIP Investment Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

Investing in the best SIP plans for 5 years can be a fantastic way to build wealth over time. However, even with a great strategy, mistakes can happen. Here are 5 common SIP blunders to avoid in 2025:

  1. Timing Troubles:

    Mistake: Jumping in and out based on market fluctuations. Various research underscores the futility of predicting market fluctuations accurately.

    Fix: Stay committed to your SIP regardless of short-term market ups and downs. Focus on consistent investments, leveraging the power of compounding over the long term.

  2. Ignoring Diversification:

    Mistake: Concentrating investments in a single asset class or fund exposes investors to higher risks. Neglecting portfolio diversification can result in losses during market downturns.

    Fix: Diversify your SIP portfolio across various sectors and asset classes to reduce risk and enhance long-term growth potential. This will help you to get a well-rounded and resilient portfolio.

  3. Chasing Short-Term Gains:

    Mistake: Blindly choosing the SIP plans for quick profits can lead you to chase short-term gains, often at the expense of long-term stability.

    Fix: Focus on the long-term objectives of your SIP investments. Avoid making impulsive decisions based on short-term market fluctuations. Patience is key in reaping the rewards of compounding.

  4. Overlooking Your Risk Tolerance:

    Mistake: Opting for aggressive or conservative funds without considering your risk appetite. When you invest without assessing your risk tolerance, it becomes a recipe for financial stress or missed opportunities.

    Fix: Assess your risk tolerance and choose funds that align with your comfort level to ensure a balanced and sustainable investment approach. 

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  5. Neglecting Regular Review:

    Mistake: Concentrating investments in a single asset class or fund exposes investors to higher risks. Neglecting portfolio diversification can result in losses during market downturns. 

    Fix: Regularly review your investment portfolio and adjust your SIP contributions based on changes in your financial goals, market conditions, and overall performance.

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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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Top Funds with High Returns (Past 7 Years)
Equity Pension
12.62%
Equity Pension
Global Equity Index Funds Strategy
16.14%
Global Equity Index Funds Strategy
High Growth Fund
17.8%
High Growth Fund
Pension India Consumption Fund
15.5%
Pension India Consumption Fund
Multi Cap Fund
20.64%
Multi Cap Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
14.57%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Multiplier
16.03%
Multiplier
Frontline Equity Fund
14.44%
Frontline Equity Fund
Pension Mid Cap Fund
18.41%
Pension Mid Cap Fund
Equity II Fund
10.89%
Equity II Fund
US Equity Fund
13.87%
US Equity Fund
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
14.78%
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
Equity Top 250 Fund
11.64%
Equity Top 250 Fund
Future Apex Fund
13.83%
Future Apex Fund
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
11.51%
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
Accelerator Fund
14.07%
Accelerator Fund

Summing It Up

Staying away from top SIP investment mistakes is crucial for maximising returns and achieving financial goals in 2025. By avoiding these five mistakes, you can foster a disciplined and informed approach, ensuring a more secure and prosperous investment journey. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and let prudence guide your SIP investment decisions for a successful financial future.

FAQ's

  • What are the common mistakes in SIP?

    Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when investing in SIPs:
    • Not having a clear goal or investment horizon

    • Investing too little or too much

    • Panicking during market downturns

    • Not diversifying your portfolio

    • Not reviewing your SIPs regularly

  • What is very high risk in SIP?

    Very high risk in SIP, in general, represents SIPs with high volatility and potential for significant losses.
  • Is there any risk of losing money in SIP?

    Yes, there is a risk of losing money in SIPs. Here is why SIP investments can be high-risk investments: 
    • Market volatility

    • Portfolio underperformance

    • Short-term perspective

    • Risk of incurring losses in the short term

  • How do you break a SIP before maturity?

    There are actually two ways to "break" a SIP before maturity, depending on what you mean:
    • Cancelling the SIP: This stops future installments from being deducted from your bank account.

    • Redeeming your SIP investment: This involves selling all or some of the units you've accumulated through the SIP back to the mutual fund^^.

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˜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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