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SWP Calculator

Plan systematic withdrawals from your mutual fund investments

Investment Details

₹1L₹10Cr
₹1K₹5L
1%30%
1 Yr40 Yrs

Sustainable Monthly Withdrawal

₹41.67 K

This withdrawal amount can be sustained indefinitely while keeping your corpus intact.

Withdrawal Summary

₹60.00 LTotal Withdrawn

Total Withdrawn

₹60.00 L

Final Balance

₹1.77 Cr

Withdrawn
Remaining
Initial Corpus

₹50.00 L

Total Growth

₹1.87 Cr

Year-wise Breakdown

YearOpening BalanceWithdrawalGrowthClosing Balance
1₹50.00 L₹3.00 L+₹5.09 L₹52.09 L
2₹52.09 L₹3.00 L+₹5.31 L₹54.41 L
3₹54.41 L₹3.00 L+₹5.56 L₹56.96 L
4₹56.96 L₹3.00 L+₹5.82 L₹59.79 L
5₹59.79 L₹3.00 L+₹6.12 L₹62.91 L
6₹62.91 L₹3.00 L+₹6.45 L₹66.35 L
7₹66.35 L₹3.00 L+₹6.81 L₹70.16 L
8₹70.16 L₹3.00 L+₹7.21 L₹74.36 L
9₹74.36 L₹3.00 L+₹7.65 L₹79.01 L
10₹79.01 L₹3.00 L+₹8.13 L₹84.14 L

Showing first 10 years. Download CSV for complete data.

What is SWP Calculator, and How Does it Help You

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) is a mutual fund investment facility that allows you to withdraw a fixed amount of money regularly (usually monthly) from your accumulated corpus. While you withdraw, the remaining balance continues to earn returns. SWP is highly popular among retirees seeking a steady income stream while keeping capital invested.

The SWP Calculator helps you estimate the sustainability of your withdrawals, showing the remaining corpus over time and the total interest earned on the balance.

Regular Cash Flow Planner

Determine the monthly or quarterly withdrawal amount that your corpus can sustain.

Corpus Longevity Tracker

See how many years your initial investment will last based on withdrawal rate and return rate.

Tax Efficiency Projections

Understand how SWPs offer better tax outcomes compared to FD interest payments.

How Does the SWP Calculator Work?

The calculator simulates monthly balances by deducting the withdrawal amount at the start of each month and applying the expected monthly return rate to the remaining balance.

Balance = (Previous Balance - Withdrawal) * (1 + r)

Previous Balance: The value of the mutual fund corpus at the start of the month
Withdrawal: The fixed sum withdrawn monthly by the investor
r: Monthly rate of return (annual expected return / 12 / 100)
Remaining Balance: The ending value of the corpus at the close of the month

If you invest ₹10,00,000 in a mutual fund and withdraw ₹6,000 monthly at an expected return of 8% p.a. (0.66% monthly). The calculator shows that after 10 years, you will have withdrawn ₹7,20,000, while your remaining corpus has actually grown to ₹11,38,000 because returns exceeded withdrawals.

How to Use SWP Calculator

Using the SWP Calculator is extremely simple and takes just a few seconds. Follow these steps:

1

Enter Initial Investment

Input the total lump-sum corpus you plan to invest in the mutual fund.

2

Set Monthly Withdrawal

Specify the monthly payment amount you want to withdraw regularly.

3

Set Expected Return & Tenure

Input the annual return expected from the fund and select the withdrawal duration in years.

Advantages of Using SWP Calculator

✓ Pension-Like Regular Income

Create a self-funded pension stream during your retirement years without lock-ins.

✓ Superior Tax Efficiency

Tax is levied only on the capital gains portion of withdrawals, saving money compared to FDs.

✓ Capital Appreciation

Keep your corpus growing in equity/hybrid funds while receiving regular payouts.

✓ Avoid Capital Erosion

Plan withdrawal rates carefully to ensure your corpus doesn't deplete too quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan) is a mutual fund facility that allows you to withdraw a fixed amount regularly from your investment. Unlike SIP where you invest periodically, SWP lets you redeem units periodically to generate regular income. The remaining corpus continues earning returns, making it ideal for retirees and those seeking regular cash flows.
In SWP, you invest a lump sum in a mutual fund and set up regular withdrawals (monthly, quarterly, etc.). Each withdrawal redeems equivalent units from your investment. Meanwhile, your remaining investment continues to grow. If your fund returns exceed withdrawal rate, your corpus may actually increase over time.
Minimum SWP investment varies by fund house, typically ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000. Minimum withdrawal amount is usually ₹500-₹1,000 per installment. Check your specific fund's requirements. For meaningful regular income, a corpus of at least ₹10-25 lakhs is recommended.
SWP from equity/hybrid funds can be better than FD for several reasons: 1) Potentially higher returns (10-12% vs 6-7% FD), 2) Tax efficiency - only gains are taxed, not principal, 3) Inflation-beating returns, 4) Flexibility to increase/decrease withdrawals. However, SWP carries market risk while FD is guaranteed. Consider your risk appetite.
SWP taxation is advantageous: only the capital gains portion of each withdrawal is taxed, not the entire amount. For equity funds (held >1 year): LTCG above ₹1L taxed at 10%. For debt funds (held >3 years): LTCG taxed at 20% with indexation. Each SWP installment is treated as separate redemption for tax purposes (FIFO method).
Sustainable withdrawal rate is the percentage you can withdraw annually without depleting your corpus. The "4% rule" suggests withdrawing 4% annually for a 30-year retirement. For Indian context with higher inflation, 3-4% is conservative. If your fund returns 10% and you withdraw 6%, your corpus grows by 4% annually, adjusted for inflation.
Yes, SWP is flexible. You can: 1) Increase or decrease withdrawal amount, 2) Change withdrawal frequency, 3) Pause or stop SWP anytime, 4) Switch to a different fund. Changes typically require a written request or can be done online through the fund house's portal. No exit load applies on SWP if held beyond the load period.
For SWP, consider: 1) Balanced Advantage/Dynamic Asset Allocation funds - auto-rebalance between equity and debt, 2) Equity Savings funds - lower volatility with equity taxation, 3) Large-cap equity funds - stable returns for long-term SWP, 4) Conservative hybrid funds - for lower risk tolerance. Avoid sectoral or small-cap funds due to high volatility.
If withdrawals exceed returns consistently, your corpus depletes over time and may eventually exhaust. This is called "sequence of returns risk." To mitigate: 1) Use the sustainable withdrawal rate calculator, 2) Reduce withdrawals during market downturns, 3) Maintain emergency fund separately, 4) Consider annuity for basic needs and SWP for additional income.
Key differences: 1) SWP gives fixed, predictable amounts; dividends are variable, 2) SWP tax is only on gains; dividend tax is on entire amount, 3) SWP provides control over amount and frequency; dividends depend on fund's declaration, 4) SWP is treated as redemption; dividends are income. SWP is generally more tax-efficient and predictable.
Yes, but only after the 3-year lock-in period. Each SIP installment in ELSS has its own 3-year lock-in. You can start SWP from ELSS once units complete lock-in period (FIFO basis). ELSS SWP enjoys equity taxation benefits - LTCG above ₹1L taxed at 10%. It's a good option for retirees who invested in ELSS during working years.
Choose based on your needs: 1) Monthly - for regular expenses like rent, bills (most popular), 2) Quarterly - for lower frequency needs, reduces redemption transactions, 3) Half-yearly/Yearly - for planned expenses like insurance premiums, vacations. Monthly SWP provides steady income stream and is most suitable for replacing salary/pension.