SIPs offer many benefits worth exploring: SIPs may help your investments grow significantly over time, with the power of compounding. The longer you stay invested, the greater your returns. SIPs, can be scheduled at frequency of your choice. It instills financial discipline and help prevent impulsive investing. SIPs in mutual funds provide exposure to a diversified portfolio managed by professionals. They may help reduce risk compared to direct stock investments.

How do I get a list of top fund ideas?

Navigate to investments -> ‘Online Mutual Fund’. On the home page you will find a list of our top fund ideas. You can invest in any of these funds by clicking on ‘Invest Now’ or ‘Set up SIP’.

What are the benefits of investing through Standard Chartered?

You get access to a comprehensive range of market insights available on the go. You also get access to a carefully curated set of mutual funds from over 15 fund houses, including ideas on high conviction funds. You can invest on-the-go using our mobile app.

Can I pause or change my SIP investments?

Yes, you can make changes to your monthly investments. You can increase or decrease your periodic investment or even pause your SIPs if necessary. Speak to your RM today for assistance.

What is the minimum investment amount for SIPs?

You can invest in SIPs starting at just Rs 100. However, the minimum amount to invest in an SIP can vary depending on the mutual fund house.

How can I start investing through Standard Chartered?

You need to have a savings relationship with Standard Chartered. You can then navigate to online banking/mobile banking and click on ‘Investing > SC invest ’ to set up your investment account. You can then complete your investment profile by clicking on ‘Customer Investment Profile’. That’s all! You are ready to start investing by selecting the fund of your choice.

Do I need to submit any documents before starting an investment relationship?

No. The process for opening an investment account with Standard Chartered Bank can be done online. However, you do have the option to connect with your RM and complete it offline, should you need any assistance. Note : Refer to the steps given in the earlier question for more details.

Do I need to pay any fees or charges to start investing in mutual funds through Standard Chartered?

No. You do not need to pay any fees or charges.

How can I open an investment services account with Standard Chartered?

Simply log on to online banking through your desktop, click on ‘Investment’ and ‘Open Investment Account’

Grow your wealth with Systematic Investment Plans (SIP)

Open architecture

Our open architecture platform means that you have access to over 300 funds from over 20 fund houses.

Experienced Wealth specialists

Experienced Wealth specialists who assist you with your wealth requirements.

Convenience

Multiple modes of transaction – SC Mobile app, Online Banking, branch and remote-assistance on phone.

Reports and review

Comprehensive reports on market outlook and updates on your investments. Product performance reviews on request.

Rupee cost averaging

With these plans, you can achieve a lower cost per unit by buying more units when the price is low, and fewer when high.

Capture market opportunities

SIP potentially creates a better environment for your money to grow by helping you capture market opportunities irrespective of market volatility.

Power of compounding

SIPs may help achieve long-term financial goals as small investments made over a period of time can compound to become big.

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SIPs tend to have a low minimum investment threshold, so they’re perfect for people looking to start small and build wealth as a long-term goal. It inculcates disciplined investing. Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, SIPs can help build long-term wealth.

SIPs offer many benefits worth exploring:

SIPs may help your investments grow significantly over time, with the power of compounding. The longer you stay invested, the greater your returns.
SIPs, can be scheduled at frequency of your choice. It instills financial discipline and help prevent impulsive investing.
SIPs in mutual funds provide exposure to a diversified portfolio managed by professionals. They may help reduce risk compared to direct stock investments.

SIPs are a great way for beginner and seasoned investors alike to build their wealth over the long term. However, choosing the right one according to one’s investor risk profile is equally important. This is because mutual funds’ performance can vary based on the underlying securities they invest in. Equity mutual funds for example, are subject to higher levels of market volatility (and therefore, either gains or losses), as compared to debt funds.

SIPs are market-linked, so your returns aren’t guaranteed. However, you can use our SIP calculator to estimate your earnings over time.

How do I get a list of top fund ideas?

Navigate to investments -> ‘Online Mutual Fund’. On the home page you will find a list of our top fund ideas. You can invest in any of these funds by clicking on ‘Invest Now’ or ‘Set up SIP’.
What are the benefits of investing through Standard Chartered?

You get access to a comprehensive range of market insights available on the go. You also get access to a carefully curated set of mutual funds from over 15 fund houses, including ideas on high conviction funds. You can invest on-the-go using our mobile app.
Can I pause or change my SIP investments?

Yes, you can make changes to your monthly investments. You can increase or decrease your periodic investment or even pause your SIPs if necessary. Speak to your RM today for assistance.
What is the minimum investment amount for SIPs?

You can invest in SIPs starting at just Rs 100.
However, the minimum amount to invest in an SIP can vary depending on the mutual fund house.

How can I start investing through Standard Chartered?

You need to have a savings relationship with Standard Chartered. You can then navigate to online banking/mobile banking and click on ‘Investing > SC invest ’ to set up your investment account. You can then complete your investment profile by clicking on ‘Customer Investment Profile’. That’s all! You are ready to start investing by selecting the fund of your choice.
Do I need to submit any documents before starting an investment relationship?

No. The process for opening an investment account with Standard Chartered Bank can be done online. However, you do have the option to connect with your RM and complete it offline, should you need any assistance.

Note: Refer to the steps given in the earlier question for more details.
Do I need to pay any fees or charges to start investing in mutual funds through Standard Chartered?

No. You do not need to pay any fees or charges.
How can I open an investment services account with Standard Chartered?

Simply log on to online banking through your desktop, click on ‘Investment’ and ‘Open Investment Account’

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