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SIP vs. SWP: The Ultimate Showdown in Mutual Fund Investing

  • Writer: Harshith Govindas
    Harshith Govindas
  • Mar 21
  • 3 min read

When it comes to growing wealth, Mutual Funds are like the Avengers of finance—powerful, reliable, and backed by the superpower of Compounding. Two of the most popular ways to build and use wealth in Mutual Funds are:

a) SIP - Systematic Investment Plan (The Builder)

b) SWP - Systematic Withdrawal Plan (The Sustainer)

 

While both serve different purposes, many investors often find themselves in a SIP vs. SWP dilemma. So, let’s break it down and understand how these financial superheroes work!

 

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): The Wealth Builder

Think of SIPs like planting a financial tree—you nurture it with small investments regularly, and over time, it grows into a money tree that provides shade (wealth). Instead of investing a lump sum all at once, SIPs allow you to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals, reducing market volatility's impact through Rupee Cost Averaging and, most importantly, harnessing the Power of Compounding.

 

Rahul, our aspiring investor, doesn’t have a lump sum but wants to start his wealth journey. He chooses SIPs and experiences the following benefits:

  • If the market is down, he buys more units.

  • If the market is up, he buys fewer units.

  • Over the long run, he builds a diversified portfolio and accumulates substantial wealth.

  • Thanks to compounding, even a modest monthly investment can snowball into a significant amount.

 

For instance, if Rahul invests ₹5,000 per month for 20 years at an average CAGR of 12%, his total investment of ₹12 lakh will grow into a whopping ₹46 lakh! 🚀

 

Key Benefits of SIPs:

✅ Start small—even ₹1000/month works!

✅ Reduces risk via Rupee Cost Averaging.

✅ Cultivates financial discipline.

✅ Enables long-term wealth creation.

✅ Works like magic with Compounding.

 

Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP): The Wealth Sustainer

 After decades of diligent investing, Rahul now wants to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Enter SWP, the method that allows him to withdraw a fixed amount at regular intervals while keeping his investments growing.

 

At age 60, Rahul has accumulated ₹46 lakh through SIPs. He now opts for an SWP, withdrawing ₹30,000 per month while keeping his funds invested. Here’s what happens:

  • His remaining corpus continues to grow due to compounding.

  • If his portfolio earns an average return of 10% CAGR, his fund lasts for a very long time (beyond 139 years, technically!).

  • His withdrawals remain tax-efficient, as only the capital gains are taxed, reducing his overall tax liability.

  • The structured withdrawal prevents impulsive spending, ensuring long-term financial security. Download the Detailed Worksheet of the Example here:



Key Benefits of SWPs:

✅ Provides steady income without depleting wealth. ✅ Prevents unnecessary large withdrawals, allowing money to keep growing.

✅ Tax-efficient, as only capital gains are taxed.

✅ Leverages compounding, keeping the corpus alive while enjoying withdrawals.

 

SIP + SWP = The Perfect Wealth Strategy

 

Rather than picking one over the other, the smartest investors combine both:

👉 SIP for Wealth Accumulation (Build your financial tree)

👉 SWP for Wealth Utilization (Harvest the fruits while keeping the tree alive)

 

This one-two punch ensures both financial discipline and security, setting you up for a worry-free future. After all, what’s the point of growing money if you can’t use it when needed?


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