New Delhi, July 31 -- Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have become one of the most preferred investment routes for creating long-term wealth. However, the initial years of investing often require considerable patience. Even with disciplined monthly contributions, many investors feel disappointed as their portfolio appears to grow slowly due to market volatility and a relatively small investment base.

This slow start is one of the main reasons some investors stop their SIPs or redeem their investments too early, missing out on the true benefits of long-term compounding. Remaining invested is essential because the impact of compounding becomes far more significant over time.

Once the investment corpus reaches a meaningful size, it begin...