Ever wondered if investing Rs 18,000 every month can help you build a huge retirement corpus of Rs 21 crore? It might sound like a dream, but with the right approach, it’s this dream may come true. In this article, we will learn how a steady Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) can grow in the long run with the help of the power of compounding. We will understand it through calculations that will help you find out how long it could take to reach your goal.
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(Disclaimer: Our calculations are projections and not investment advice. Do your due diligence or consult an expert for financial planning)
1/10SIP is a method of investing a fixed amount in mutual funds. Investors can invest daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, depending on their choice.
2/10SIP is beginner-friendly, by investing even a small amount of Rs 100 regularly, first-time investors can start their journey toward building a sizeable corpus. It is also convenient, with automated deductions you don’t have to worry about missing out on investment.
3/10To get maximum returns from investment in the long run one should start investing early. Let’s understand it through an example.
Investor A: Starts investing ₹5,000/month at age 25 and continues till age 45 (20 years). Total Investment: ₹12,00,000 Maturity Amount (at 12% annual return): ₹50,00,000
Investor B: Starts investing ₹5,000/month at age 35 and continues till age 55 (20 years). Total Investment: ₹12,00,000 Maturity Amount (at 12% annual return): ₹28,00,000
By starting 10 years earlier, Investor A earns ₹22,00,000 more, showcasing the power of compounding.
Target corpus: Rs 21 crore Monthly investment: Rs 18,000 Annualised return: 12 per cent
It will approximately take 40 years to generate Rs 21 crore.
The investment amount will be Rs 21,60,000, the capital gains will be Rs 20,22,103, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 41,82,103.
The investment amount will be Rs 43,20,000, the capital gains will be Rs 1,36,64,663, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 1,79,84,663.
9/10The investment amount will be Rs 64,80,000, the capital gains will be Rs 5,70,58,448, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 6,35,38,448.
10/10The investment amount will be Rs 86,40,000, the capital gains will be Rs 20,52,43,564, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 21,38,83,564.