Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) vs. Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)
1. What is SIP?
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals into a mutual fund scheme.
- Encourages disciplined saving
- Enables rupee-cost averaging
- Ideal for long-term wealth creation
Example: Ravi invests ₹5,000 monthly into an equity mutual fund for 10 years using SIP. He accumulates wealth systematically despite market volatility.
2. What is SWP?
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) allows regular withdrawals from a mutual fund. Ideal for retirees or passive income seekers.
- Generates regular cash flow
- Provides tax efficiency
- Capital remains invested and earns returns
Example: Meena invests ₹20 lakh in a debt mutual fund and starts an SWP of ₹15,000/month to support her retirement.
3. SIP vs SWP – Comparison
Feature | SIP | SWP |
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Purpose | To build wealth | To generate income |
Flow Direction | Money goes into fund | Money withdrawn from fund |
Ideal For | Salaried, early investors | Retirees, passive income seekers |
Tax Treatment | LTCG after 1 year on equity | Tax based on holding period for each withdrawal |
Flexibility | Can pause, modify or stop | Can change withdrawal amount and frequency |
Which One to Choose?
SIP: Great for growing wealth gradually and meeting future goals like retirement or child’s education.
SWP: Perfect for enjoying the returns after retirement or for monthly income without breaking FD-like investments.
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Infographic Layout: SIP vs SWP
Title: SIP vs SWP – Which Plan Suits You?
Center Visual: Two arrows –
Left to Right (Green arrow) = SIP – Investment Flow
Right to Left (Orange arrow) = SWP – Withdrawal Flow
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