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function calculateSIP(){var P=parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthly_amt').value);var r=parseFloat(document.getElementById('return_rate').value);var t=parseFloat(document.getElementById('years').value);var freq=document.getElementById('given_data').value;var showSteps=document.getElementById('steps').checked;if(isNaN(P)||isNaN(r)||isNaN(t)||P<=0||r<=0||t<=0){alert('Please enter valid positive numbers in all fields');return;}var n=(freq==='monthly')?12:4;var i=(r/100)/n;var total_n=t*n;var total_invested=P*total_n;var maturity_val=P*((Math.pow(1+i,total_n)-1)/i)*(1+i);var returns=maturity_val-total_invested;document.getElementById('totalInvested').innerHTML='$'+total_invested.toLocaleString(undefined,{minimumFractionDigits:2,maximumFractionDigits:2});document.getElementById('estimatedReturns').innerHTML='$'+returns.toLocaleString(undefined,{minimumFractionDigits:2,maximumFractionDigits:2});document.getElementById('totalValue').innerHTML='$'+maturity_val.toLocaleString(undefined,{minimumFractionDigits:2,maximumFractionDigits:2});if(showSteps){var stepsDiv=document.getElementById('solutionSteps');stepsDiv.style.display='block';stepsDiv.innerHTML='Step-by-Step Breakdown:
1. Total Period: '+total_n+' installments over '+t+' years.
2. Periodic Interest Rate (i): '+ (i*100).toFixed(4) +'% per period.
3. Final Amount Calculation: [P × ((1+i)^n – 1) / i] × (1+i).
4. Result: After compound growth, your total wealth accumulated is $'+maturity_val.toLocaleString(undefined,{maximumFractionDigits:0})+'.';}else{document.getElementById('solutionSteps').style.display='none';}}

How to Use the SIP Calculator

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a disciplined approach to investing in mutual funds or stocks. This sip calculator helps you estimate the future value of your monthly or quarterly investments based on an expected annual growth rate. By entering just three primary variables, you can visualize how small, regular contributions grow into a significant corpus over time due to the power of compounding.

Investment Amount
The fixed amount of money you plan to invest at regular intervals (monthly or quarterly).
Expected Return Rate
The anticipated annual percentage of return on your investment. Historical equity returns often range between 10% and 15%.
Time Period
The total duration (in years) for which you intend to continue your SIP. The longer the duration, the higher the compounding effect.

How the SIP Formula Works

The sip calculator uses the future value of an annuity due formula. Because SIP payments are typically made at the beginning of each period, interest is earned on the first payment for the full duration. The standard formula is:

FV = P × [((1 + i)n – 1) / i] × (1 + i)

  • FV: Future Value (the maturity amount)
  • P: Principal investment amount per period
  • i: Periodic interest rate (Annual rate / 12 / 100)
  • n: Total number of periods (Months or Quarters)

Practical SIP Example

Scenario: Imagine you start a monthly SIP of $200 for 15 years, expecting an average annual return of 10%.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Monthly Investment (P) = $200
  2. Annual Return Rate = 10% (Monthly i = 0.10 / 12 = 0.00833)
  3. Duration (n) = 15 years × 12 months = 180 months
  4. Calculation: $200 × [((1 + 0.00833)180 – 1) / 0.00833] × (1 + 0.00833)
  5. Total Invested: $36,000
  6. Estimated Maturity: $83,448
  7. Wealth Gained: $47,448

Common Questions

Is SIP better than a lumpsum investment?

SIP is generally preferred for volatile markets because of "rupee cost averaging" (or dollar-cost averaging). You buy more units when prices are low and fewer units when prices are high. Lumpsum investments might provide higher returns if invested at a market bottom, but SIP reduces the risk of timing the market incorrectly.

What happens if I miss an SIP payment?

Most mutual fund houses do not penalize you for missing a single SIP payment, though your bank might charge a "technical bounce" fee. However, missing payments reduces the final maturity value significantly as it breaks the momentum of compounding.

Can I change my SIP amount?

Yes, many platforms allow "Top-up SIPs" or "Step-up SIPs" where you can increase your monthly contribution by a fixed percentage or amount every year. This is highly recommended as your salary or income grows over time, allowing you to reach your financial goals much faster.

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