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SIP Calculator
SIP Investment Details
How to Use
SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)
SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount regularly in mutual funds, building wealth through the power of compounding and cost averaging. Minimum: $100
Required Information
- Monthly Investment: Fixed amount to invest each month
- Expected Return: Annual return percentage you expect
- Time Period: Investment duration in years
- Step-up (Optional): Annual increase in SIP amount
Understanding Results
- Total Invested: Sum of all your SIP contributions
- Maturity Value: Expected corpus at the end of investment period
- Total Gains: Returns earned through compounding
- Wealth Multiplier: How many times your money has grown
Investment Types
Equity Funds
US stock mutual funds and ETFs
Expected Return: 8-12%Risk: High
Debt Funds
Bond funds and treasury securities
Expected Return: 3-6%Risk: Low
Hybrid Funds
Balanced funds mixing stocks and bonds
Expected Return: 5-8%Risk: Medium
Tax-Saving Options
Target-date funds with tax benefits
Expected Return: 7-10%Risk: Medium
Step-up SIP
- Increase your SIP amount annually by a fixed percentage
- Helps counter inflation and increase wealth creation
- Recommended as your income grows over time
- Can significantly boost long-term returns
Region-Specific Tips
- Start early to maximize compounding benefits
- Consider tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k) and IRA
- Dollar-cost averaging reduces investment risk
- Increase SIP amount with salary increments
- Diversify across different fund categories
- Stay invested for long-term wealth creation
Platform Features
- Auto-investing
- Fractional shares
- Tax-loss harvesting
- Low fees
- Investment Frequency: Monthly, Bi-weekly, Weekly
Tax Implications
- Use 401(k) for employer matching
- Max out IRA contributions ($6,500/year)
- Consider Roth IRA for tax-free growth
- Hold investments >1 year for capital gains tax benefits
Try Sample Calculation
Click "Load Sample" to see SIP calculation for $1,000/month at 10% return for 15 years with 10% step-up.
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