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SIP Return Calculator

Estimate your future wealth from Systematic Investment Plans

Total Invested Amount: ₹0
Estimated Wealth Gain: ₹0
Total Value: ₹0

Understanding SIP: The Power of Compounding

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a disciplined way of investing in mutual funds. Instead of making a large one-time investment, you contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals (usually monthly). This method leverages the benefit of Rupee Cost Averaging and the Power of Compounding.

How Does the SIP Calculator Work?

The SIP calculator uses a specific mathematical formula to determine the future value of your investments. The formula used is:

FV = P × [({(1 + i)^n} – 1) / i] × (1 + i)
  • P: Monthly Investment Amount
  • i: Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate / 12 / 100)
  • n: Total Number of Months
  • FV: Future Value (Maturity Amount)

Benefits of SIP Investing

Investing through an SIP offers several advantages for long-term wealth creation:

  1. Disciplined Saving: It automates your savings and makes you a regular investor.
  2. Convenience: You can start with as little as ₹500 per month.
  3. Flexibility: You can increase, decrease, or stop your SIP at any time without penalties.
  4. Mitigates Market Volatility: Since you buy more units when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, the average cost per unit reduces over time.

Example Calculation

Suppose you start an SIP of ₹10,000 per month for a period of 15 years. If the expected annual return is 12%:

  • Total Invested: ₹18,00,000
  • Wealth Gained: ₹32,45,760
  • Total Value: ₹50,45,760

This example demonstrates how small, consistent contributions can grow into a significant corpus over time due to compounding.

function calculateSIP() { var monthlyInvestment = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyInvestment").value); var annualReturnRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("expectedReturn").value); var years = parseFloat(document.getElementById("investmentPeriod").value); if (isNaN(monthlyInvestment) || isNaN(annualReturnRate) || isNaN(years) || monthlyInvestment <= 0 || annualReturnRate <= 0 || years <= 0) { alert("Please enter valid positive numbers in all fields."); return; } // Calculation Logic var monthlyRate = annualReturnRate / 12 / 100; var months = years * 12; // Formula: FV = P × ({[1 + i]^n – 1} / i) × (1 + i) var futureValue = monthlyInvestment * (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, months) – 1) / monthlyRate * (1 + monthlyRate); var totalInvested = monthlyInvestment * months; var estReturns = futureValue – totalInvested; // Display Results document.getElementById("totalInvested").innerHTML = "₹" + totalInvested.toLocaleString('en-IN', {maximumFractionDigits: 0}); document.getElementById("estimatedReturns").innerHTML = "₹" + estReturns.toLocaleString('en-IN', {maximumFractionDigits: 0}); document.getElementById("totalValue").innerHTML = "₹" + futureValue.toLocaleString('en-IN', {maximumFractionDigits: 0}); document.getElementById("sip-results").style.display = "block"; }

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