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SWP Calculator - Systematic Withdrawal Plan Calculator

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ResultUpdates as you type
Remaining balance$378,035.98
Total amount withdrawn$480,000.00
Total portfolio profit$358,035.98
Final Portfolio Balance vs Total Withdrawn
  • Remaining balance44.1%
  • Total amount withdrawn55.9%
SWP Portfolio Balance Over Time
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  • Total withdrawn
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Calculate monthly income, remaining portfolio balance, and total returns from a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP).

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) allows you to withdraw a fixed amount monthly from your investment portfolio while the remaining capital continues to grow.

What is an SWP Calculator?

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) calculator models regular income payouts from a mutual fund or investment portfolio. It computes how much cash you can extract monthly without prematurely depleting your capital.

Benefits of an SWP Strategy

  1. Regular Cash Flow: Generate consistent monthly income for living expenses or retirement.
  2. Capital Growth: Unwithdrawn funds remain invested and compound over time.
  3. Tax Efficiency: Taxation applies only to gains, preserving your principal base.

How to use

  1. Enter your initial lump sum investment amount.
  2. Set your target monthly withdrawal amount.
  3. Input your expected annual return rate.
  4. Choose the withdrawal duration in years.
  5. Analyze your remaining portfolio balance and total money received.

Formula

SWP calculations update your corpus balance each month by adding monthly growth and subtracting your fixed withdrawal.

Monthly SWP Balance UpdateB_m = B_{m-1} × (1 + r/12) − WB_m = balance at month m, r = annual return rate, W = monthly withdrawal amount.
Total ProfitTotal Profit = Final Balance + Total Withdrawn − Initial InvestmentNet financial gain produced by the portfolio.

Worked examples

$500,000 portfolio, $4,000 monthly withdrawal at 8% p.a. for 10 years

With a $500,000 initial investment withdrawing $4,000 monthly at 8% annual return over 10 years, you withdraw $480,000 in total while maintaining a remaining balance of ~$294,625.

$1,000,000 portfolio, $7,000 monthly withdrawal at 9% p.a. for 15 years

Withdrawing $7,000 monthly from a $1M portfolio at 9% for 15 years yields $1,260,000 in cash payouts while preserving $1,059,200 in capital.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)?

An SWP is a facility offered by mutual funds allowing investors to redeem a specified amount from their scheme at regular intervals.

Who should use an SWP?

SWPs are ideal for retirees, freelance workers, or anyone seeking a steady monthly cash flow from an existing lump sum investment.

What happens if my withdrawal rate exceeds portfolio growth?

If withdrawals exceed investment returns, your capital will gradually decrease over time until the balance is exhausted.

Are SWP withdrawals tax-efficient?

Yes, only the capital gain portion of each withdrawal is taxed, making SWPs more tax-efficient than regular dividend payouts.

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