Stocks or SIPs, which is better in today's uncertain times?

If you are an investor or plan to become one, you might also be faced with the same question that everyone seems to be asking these days — where and how to invest?

The news tells us that the economy is not doing very well, and the stock market has been behaving in a rather unpredictable manner. What is a safe way to invest? Should you invest directly in stocks or take the systematic investment plan (SIP) route?

Business Standard Senior Associate Editor Joydeep Ghosh shares his insights on the most lucrative way to invest, particularly in today’s uncertain times.