SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan) Calculator – Calculate Monthly Pension & Remaining Corpus
Calculate monthly SWP pension payouts from mutual funds, remaining capital growth, safe withdrawal rate, and year-by-year drawdown schedule table.
Year-by-Year SWP Capital Drawdown Schedule
| Year | Opening Balance | Annual Pension Withdrawn | Growth Gained | Closing Balance |
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How to Use this Calculator & Formula Breakdown
Step 1: Input Financial Parameters
Enter initial investment corpus and desired monthly withdrawal amount.
Step 2: Instant Client-Side Computation
Set expected CAGR % and withdrawal tenure in years.
Step 3: Analyze Visual Breakdown & Amortization
Explore live remaining portfolio growth, safe withdrawal rate, and export CSV schedule.
Mathematical Algorithm & Formula
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) in mutual funds?
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) allows an investor to withdraw a fixed sum of money at predetermined intervals (usually monthly) from an existing mutual fund corpus while the remaining capital continues to earn compounding market returns.
Why is SWP much more tax-efficient than Bank FD interest for retirees?
Bank FD interest is 100% taxable at your highest income slab rate every year. In contrast, an SWP withdrawal is treated as a partial redemption of mutual fund units where only the capital gain portion is taxed, and the first ₹1.25 Lakhs of equity LTCG is 100% tax-free under Section 112A.
What is the recommended Safe Withdrawal Rate for SWP in India?
Financial planners recommend a safe withdrawal rate between 6% and 8% per annum of the initial corpus in equity-hybrid funds. If your fund generates a 10%-12% CAGR, your remaining capital will actually grow over time while providing a regular monthly pension.
Which mutual fund category is ideal for setting up an SWP?
Conservative Hybrid Funds, Balanced Advantage Funds (BAFs), and Multi-Asset Allocation Funds are popular choices for SWPs as they balance steady returns with low market volatility.
How is tax calculated on monthly SWP withdrawals?
Tax is computed using First-In-First-Out (FIFO) unit redemption. Only the profit portion embedded inside each monthly installment is taxed as Long-Term Capital Gains (12.5% above ₹1.25L exemption) or Short-Term Capital Gains (20%).
Can you modify or stop an SWP at any time without penalty?
Yes! SWPs offer 100% flexibility. You can increase, decrease, pause, or terminate your monthly withdrawal amount online at any time with zero exit load after 1 year.
Does an SWP guarantee fixed monthly returns?
The withdrawal amount you receive every month is fixed, but the performance of the underlying mutual fund varies with market movements.
Can an SWP last for a lifetime (30+ years)?
Yes! If the annual rate of fund growth exceeds your annual withdrawal rate and inflation rate, an SWP portfolio can provide a perpetual lifelong pension for 30+ years.
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