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SWP Calculator

Calculate returns and balances for Systematic Withdrawal Plans.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) Cash Flow Planner

Calculate monthly income payouts and remaining portfolio balance under Systematic Withdrawal Plans for retirement cash flow.

SWP Balance Iteration Formula

Balance_m = ( Balance_{m-1} × (1 + r) ) - Withdrawal

Simulates monthly return generation r on active portfolio balance minus fixed monthly withdrawal payout.

What is a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)?

SWP is a mutual fund facility allowing investors to withdraw fixed amounts regularly (monthly or quarterly) from accumulated corpus, offering steady income.

Tax Efficiency of SWP vs Fixed Deposit Interest

Unlike FD interest which is 100% taxable, SWP withdrawals are treated as capital redemptions where only capital gain portions incur LTCG/STCG tax.

Ensuring Portfolio Sustainability During Retirement

Keeping withdrawal rates below expected annual portfolio returns (e.g. withdrawing 6% from an 8.5% return fund) preserves principal corpus indefinitely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a safe annual SWP withdrawal rate?

A withdrawal rate of 4% to 6% per annum is widely considered sustainable for long-term retirement portfolios.

Can SWP corpus run out of money?

If withdrawal amounts exceed monthly portfolio returns over extended periods, corpus balance will gradually deplete.

Are SWP payouts subject to TDS in mutual funds?

No, resident individual SWP redemptions do not incur TDS at source, though investors report capital gains in annual tax filings.

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