BULLS VS BEARS : SHOULD I CONTINUE OR STOP MY SIP?
March 21st, 2025 Mutual Fund
"Bazaar ka ek hi funda hai—jo dar gaya, samjho mar gaya! SIP bandh mat karo, patience rakho, paisa barsega! Market ka asli game toh wahi samajhta hai jo giraawat ka fayda uthata hai!"
Markets Will Rise, Markets Will Fall—But Your SIP Should Stand Tall!
Stock markets are unpredictable—sometimes they roar like a bull, and sometimes they crash like a falling rock. The million-dollar question is: should you continue your Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) during these rollercoaster rides, or hit the brakes? Let’s break it down with facts and a no-nonsense approach.
Bear Market – When Fear Takes Over!
A bear market is when stock indices decline by more than 20%. Red screens, breaking news alerts, and panic selling become the norm. But remember—bear markets are the breeding ground for future wealth!
India’s Notable Market Downturns:
Period | Sensex Decline | Crisis Name |
---|---|---|
2008 Crisis | -52% | Global Financial Crisis |
March 2020 | -38% | COVID-19 Market Crash |
2022 Slowdown | -17% | Russia-Ukraine War, Inflation Shock |
What Happens in a Bear Market?
✔ Units Get Cheaper – SIP investors accumulate more mutual fund units at lower NAVs. ✔ Rupee Cost Averaging Kicks In – Your long-term investment cost reduces. ✔ Panic Selling Ruins Returns – Many investors exit the market in fear, locking in their losses.
What Should You Do?
✅ Stick to your SIP – This is when you get the best deals on investments! ✅ Think long-term – Markets always bounce back stronger. ✅ If you have extra cash, invest more! – Some of the biggest gains come after downturns. For example, after the March 2020 crash, Sensex rebounded significantly in the following months.
Pro Tip: Jab market SALE par ho, tab SIP rokna matlab free ka discount miss karna! 🤑
Bull Market – When Everything is Green and Shiny!
A bull market is when stock prices rise continuously, often by more than 20% from recent lows. This is the time when everyone turns into an investment “expert,” and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is at an all-time high!
India’s Notable Bull Runs:
Period | Sensex Growth | Key Milestones |
2003-2008 | +600% | Economic boom, IT & infrastructure growth |
2014-2018 | +80% | Pro-reform government, stable economy |
2020-2021 | +120% | Post-COVID recovery, liquidity infusion |
2021-2023 | Significant | Sensex crossed multiple milestones: 50,000 (Jan 2021), 60,000 (Sept 2021), 65,000 (July 2023) |
Data sourced from Moneycontrol and historical records.
What Happens in a Bull Market?
✔ Your Portfolio Looks Amazing – Existing investments show impressive gains. ✔ SIP Buys Expensive Units – Each new investment gets fewer units due to high NAVs. ✔ FOMO Hits Hard – People blindly invest more, assuming the market will keep going up.
What Should You Do?
✅ Keep your SIP running—no one knows when the peak will come! ✅ Don’t go overboard—avoid investing aggressively in overpriced assets. ✅ Rebalance your portfolio to ensure it’s not too equity-heavy.
Pro Tip: Bull market me SIP rokna matlab race ke beech me gaadi se utar jaana! Winning streak ko chhodna nahi! 🚀
The Final Verdict: Smart Investors Stay Invested!
Markets will always have ups and downs, but the biggest mistake you can make is trying to time them. Historically, long-term SIP investors have outperformed those who stopped investing out of fear.
A disciplined SIP investor doesn’t panic—they play the long game.
For a winning strategy, consult your Mutual Fund Distributor and keep your financial goals on track!