SIP Calculator

Plan your systematic investment and see wealth growth

Last updated: January 2025

About This Tool

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) calculator helps you project how regular, disciplined investments can grow over time. SIP is one of the most effective ways to build wealth through the power of compounding and rupee cost averaging.

What is SIP Calculator?

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (usually monthly) into mutual funds or other investment vehicles. Instead of trying to time the market with lump-sum investments, SIP automates your investing and averages out market volatility.

How It Works

With SIP, you invest a fixed amount regularly regardless of market conditions. When prices are low, you buy more units; when prices are high, you buy fewer units. This averaging effect (dollar-cost averaging) reduces the impact of volatility and removes emotional decision-making from investing.

Formula

FV = P × [(1 + r)^n - 1] / r × (1 + r)

$500
$100$50K
12%
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10 years
1 year40 years
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Future Value

$116,169.54

Wealth gained: 1.94x your investment

Wealth Growth Over Time

Investment Summary

Total Invested
$60,000
Est. Returns
$56,169.54
Total Value$116,169.54

Quick Stats

Total Months120
Returns %+93.6%
Avg Monthly Return$468.08

💡 SIP Tips

  • • Start early to maximize compounding
  • • Use step-up to match income growth
  • • Stay invested through market cycles
  • • Review and rebalance annually

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When to Use This Calculator

  • 1Starting a long-term investment journey with limited capital
  • 2Building retirement savings systematically
  • 3Investing without worrying about market timing
  • 4Creating disciplined savings habits
  • 5Planning for major financial goals like education or home purchase

Pro Tips

  • Start early - even small amounts grow significantly over decades
  • Increase your SIP amount annually as your income grows
  • Stay invested through market downturns - they are buying opportunities
  • Choose low-cost index funds for long-term SIP investments
  • Set up automatic transfers to ensure consistency

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Stopping SIP during market downturns when you should continue buying
  • Starting with too little and never increasing the amount
  • Frequently switching funds based on short-term performance
  • Not having clear financial goals for your investments
  • Ignoring the impact of expense ratios on long-term returns

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