Let’s look at a real example from 2006 to 2024:
• Large-cap was the top performer 7 times.
• Mid-cap was the top performer 6 times.
• Small-cap was the top performer 6 times.
Now imagine two investors:
1. Investor A: They changed their strategy every year, always investing in the previous year’s best-performing index. For example, they invested in Small-cap in 2017, switched to Mid-cap in 2018, and Large-cap in 2019.
• Return: 15.5%
• SIP Value in 19 Years(₹20,000/month): ₹2.42 crore.
2. Investor B: They picked the Mid-cap index ( as example) and stayed invested through all ups and downs.
• Return: 18.1%
• SIP Value in 19 years (₹20,000/month): ₹3.28 crore.
The Impact on Portfolio
By staying consistent, Investor B earned ₹86 lakh more while investing the same amount each month.
More Importantly…
Investor B didn’t worry about switching strategies or market cycles. Instead, they stayed focused on their long-term goals and allowed their investments to grow steadily.
Investor B focused on career and business growth without worrying about daily events or market news.
Stayed invested for the long term and avoided frequent changes, leading to less stress and better results.
Key is to stay the course and Plan for goal always. Its Simple but not Easy.
Data source: Whiteoak capital MF