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Capital appreciation: How your money makes more money
Capital appreciation is the process that helps you turn your hard-earned savings into generational wealth over time. It enables you to grow your invested capital exponentially over long periods and is the first step toward true financial freedom.
What is capital appreciation?
Capital appreciation refers to the increase in the value of your invested amount over time. Suppose you buy a stock for ₹1000, and a few years later, it’s worth ₹1500. That extra ₹500 is the outcome of capital appreciation on your money.
Why is capital appreciation important?
A basic savings account gives you safety and a little interest, but high inflation can eat away those gains. Capital appreciation helps you beat inflation and build real wealth in the long run. It is the backbone of a successful investment strategy.
Understanding Capital Appreciation through Sensex
Over the past two decades, the Sensex, one of India’s leading stock market indices, has seen remarkable growth.
- March 2005: Sensex was at 6,493
- March 2025: Sensex reached 77,415
That’s nearly a 12x increase in value over 20 years!
What does that mean for an investor?
If you had invested ₹10,000 in a Sensex-linked fund or ETF in March 2005, and simply let it grow. Your investment would be worth approximately ₹1,19,200 by March 2025. (10,000 × 77,415 / 6,493 = ~1,19,200).
This rise in the value of your investment from ₹10,000 to over ₹1 lakh is called capital appreciation.
Assets to invest in for high capital appreciation
Not every investment ensures high capital appreciation. Here are a few of the more common options that usually do:
- Equity Shares: Stocks in quality companies can grow with the business.
- Equity Mutual Funds: Ideal for busy professionals. Fund managers pool your money with others to invest in a variety of shares, lowering your risk while aiming for capital appreciation.
- Gold: A timeless asset, gold prices tend to go up over the long term, protecting your wealth.
- Real Estate: Apartments in cities such as Gurgaon and Mumbai rise in value over the years, giving you capital gains.
Conclusion
Be it saving up for a dream home, your child's education, or your own escapades, the power of capital appreciation can help you achieve your life goals faster. Do your research, consult trusted sources, and start investing smartly today.
Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. The views expressed in this article are personal and do not necessarily constitute the views of Axis Bank Ltd. and its employees. Axis Bank Ltd. and/or the author shall not be responsible for any direct/indirect loss or liability incurred by the reader for taking any financial decisions based on the contents and information. Please consult your financial advisor before making any financial decision.
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