Systematic Transfer Plan
STP
is a way through which one invests a lumpsum amount in one scheme &
regularly transfers a pre-defined amount into another scheme of the same mutual
fund house. In the long run, STP helps in cutting down risks to a considerable
level & earning good returns. Basically, STP means transferring an
investment from one asset or asset type into another asset or asset type. This
transfer process happens gradually over a period of time.
Further,
STP can be classified into three parts
Fixed STP
- Here the investors take out a fixed sum from one investment to the another.
Capital Appreciation STP
- Here the investors take out the profit part of the investment & invest it
in another.
Flexi STP
- Here, the investor has a choice to transfer a variable amount towards the
investment.
Benefits
Helps in Re-balancing Portfolio:
Through
STP, one can balance their portfolio effectively as this method allows the
allocation of investments from equity to debt or vice versa. If your investmentequity goes up then it can be switched from an equity to a debt fund.
Consistent Returns:
Through
STP one can transfer the set amount to a target equity fund while still being
invested in a debt or liquid fund. So, an investor stands to gain benefit from
the returns of the equity fund to which the funds are being transferred to
& at the same time remain protected as a part of the investment remains in
debt.
Averaging of Cost:
STP
helps in averaging out the cost as it assists in buying units when the rates
are lower & vice versa.
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