STP refers to Systematic Transfer Plan where in an investor invests a lump sum amount in one scheme and regularly transfers (i.e. switches) a predefined amount into another scheme. Every month on a specified date an amount you choose is transferred from one mutual fund scheme to another mutual fund of your choice.
Illustration:- Mr. Vijay has invested Rs 1 Lakh into Debt mutual Fund now he wants systematically Rs 5000 should be transferred from debt mutual fund to equity mutual fund on 1 date of every month, the executing full process transaction as pre decided amount on given specific date from one mutual fund to another mutual fund called STP ( Systematic Transfer Plan)
STP is a good tool to beat market volatility and provide a systematic approach to invest money without any hassle