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Key Differences••
Core Purpose•
A ULIP mixes life insurance protection with market investments, whereas an SIP is just a regular way to invest money into mutual funds.
Lock-in Period•
ULIPs have a mandatory 5-year lock-in. Most mutual fund SIPs have no lock-in, except for Equity-Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), which have a 3-year lock-in.
Costs•
ULIPs include mortality charges, policy administration fees, and fund management fees.
SIPs generally have lower overall costs, involving only the mutual fund's expense ratio.
Flexibility•
ULIPs allow free switching between equity and debt funds.
SIPs offer freedom to pause, stop, or change investment amounts anytime.
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