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SIP Calculator

Looking for a sip calculator monthly investment returns? This free tool gives you future value, total invested and wealth gain from a monthly SIP. Just enter your numbers and press Calculate — results are instant.

How to Use This SIP Calculator

A SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is a fixed amount invested every month, usually into a mutual fund. Each monthly investment compounds at the expected yearly return, and because you invest every month you buy through ups and downs instead of trying to time the market. Enter the monthly amount, the expected annual return and the number of years to see the future value split into what you invested and the wealth the growth added. The return is an assumption — actual returns vary.

Formula Used

Future value of a monthly SIP = P × [((1+i)^n − 1) ÷ i] × (1+i), where P is the monthly investment, i is the monthly return rate and n is the number of months.

Worked Example

Example: Monthly investment 5,000 · Expected annual return 12% · Investment period 10 years

  1. Total invested = 5,000 × 12 × 10 = $600,000.00.
  2. With monthly compounding at 12%, the future value is $1,150,193.45.
  3. Wealth gain = $1,150,193.45 − $600,000 = $550,193.45 — nearly as much as was invested.

Total Value: $1,150,193.45

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 12% return guaranteed?

No. The return you enter is an assumption. Mutual fund returns vary year to year, and some years are negative. Try 8% or 10% as well to see a more cautious outcome.

SIP or lump sum — which is better?

A lump sum wins if markets rise steadily, because all the money compounds from day one. A SIP wins when markets fall and rise, because you buy more units when prices are low. Most people prefer a SIP because it removes the stress of timing the market.

What is rupee-cost averaging?

It is the automatic effect of investing a fixed amount every month: when prices are low your fixed amount buys more units, and when prices are high it buys fewer. Over time your average cost per unit smooths out.

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