Withdrawal Details

Fund Longevity

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Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) Explained

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan is the exact opposite of an SIP. Instead of investing money every month, you withdraw a fixed amount every month from a large corpus. It is heavily utilized by retirees to create a synthetic, tax-efficient pension stream.

The SWP Advantage

The primary advantage of an SWP is that your remaining capital stays invested in the market, continuing to generate returns. If the returns generated by the fund exceed your withdrawal rate, your corpus can theoretically last forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SWP tax-free?

No, but it is highly tax-efficient. In an SWP, every withdrawal consists of both principal and capital gains. You are only taxed on the capital gains portion, not the principal.

What is a safe SWP withdrawal rate?

Financial planners generally recommend a withdrawal rate between 4% to 6% per annum for a well-diversified equity and debt portfolio to ensure you do not deplete your capital prematurely.

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