Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are the most popular way to build wealth. But did you know that just one small "step-up" can significantly increase your final corpus? Today, we're not going to give financial advice, but rather, we'll understand the exact math and compounding behind it.
The real math of a normal SIP vs. a step-up SIP (H2)
In a normal SIP, your monthly amount remains fixed (e.g., ₹5,000 per month for 10 years). However, in a Step-Up SIP (or Top-up SIP), you increase your investment by a fixed percentage every year.
For example, if your salary increases by 10% every year, you can also increase your SIP amount by 10% every year:
Year 1: ₹5,000/month
Year 2: ₹5,500/month (10% increase)
Year 3: ₹6,050/month
How does the dual-compounding effect work?
Two powerful mathematical tricks when you use Step-Up SIP
The rules work together:
1. Interest on Interest: Interest is charged on your old deposited principal and it is compounded.
2. Larger base amount: Your new increased amount makes that compounding base larger.
In the long term (15-20 years), this small increment of 10% makes a mathematical difference of lakhs of rupees in the total maturity value.
How to check your calculation is 100% accurate?
Each individual's investment timeframe, amount, and interest rate are different. Manual calculations can be very difficult because
The principal amount changes every year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (H2)
Question 1: When does the amount (increment) increase in Step-Up SIP?
Answer: As per mathematical calculation, increment every 12 months (1 year)
It becomes effective from the next month after completion.
Question 2: Does a 5% or 10% step-up really make a big difference? Answer: Yes, over a long period of time (such as 15 years), due to the compounding formula.
A 10% Step-Up SIP can nearly double your final corpus compared to a normal SIP. You can check the math yourself by entering both into our calculator.
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Disclaimer: This article only explains the mathematics of compounding.
QuickUtils10 provides mathematical tools for informational purposes only and does not provide any financial or investment advice.
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