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SIP Top Up Calculator
SIP Top-up facility where you have the option to increase the amount of the SIP Instalment by a fixed amount or by a percentage at pre-defined intervals.
FAQs
Understanding the Top-up SIP
Example:
- Definition: A Top-up SIP allows you to increase the SIP installment amount by a fixed amount or percentage at pre-defined intervals.
- Fixed Amount: Start with Rs. 2000/month, increase by Rs. 500 annually. Year 1: Rs. 2000, Year 2: Rs. 2500, Year 3: Rs. 3000.
- Percentage: Start with Rs. 2000/month, increase by 10% annually. Year 1: Rs. 2000, Year 2: Rs. 2200, Year 3: Rs. 2420.
- Availability: Not available under Micro SIP, Daily SIP, and Weekly SIP.
Why should you do SIP Top-Up?
SIP Top-Up enables you to keep pace with rising prices (inflation), helps in wealth growth through compounding over a long period, adjust to growing income, and aim to speed up your financial goal achievement.
Which schemes are available under the SIP with Top-up Facility?
The SIP Top-up facility will be available in respect of all schemes offering SIP facility.
Is there a cap on SIP Top-Up Option?
You have the flexibility to choose either a top-up cap “amount” or a top-up cap “month-year”. Once it reaches the pre-defined upper limit or the pre-defined date, the Top-up facility is discontinued. However, the SIP amount along with the Top-up amount will remain constant till the end of the SIP tenure. If no options for a Top-up cap is selected then the SIP Top-up will continue as per the SIP end date and Top-up amount specified by you.
Can you Top-Up an existing SIP?
Yes, you can modify existing SIP.
Disclaimer :
This tool has been designed for information purposes only. Actual results may vary depending on various factors involved in capital market. Investor should not consider above as a recommendation for any schemes of HDFC Mutual Fund. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and is not a guarantee of any future returns.
How to Use HDFC Top-Up SIP Calculator
- Input Parameters:
- Investment Amount: Monthly or quarterly investment.
- Annual Increment: Fixed amount or percentage increase.
- Expected Rate of Return: Anticipated annual return.
- Investment Period: Duration of the SIP.
- Calculation Process:
- Enter the details into the calculator.
- The calculator will display:
- Total Investment: Sum of all SIP installments.
- SIP Value: Value of the investment without top-up.
- SIP Value with Top-Up: Value of the investment with top-up.
Advantages of Using Step-Up SIP Calculator
- Keeps Pace with Inflation: Adjusts investments to match rising prices.
- Wealth Growth: Benefits from compounding over a long period.
- Income Adjustment: Aligns with growing income.
- Accelerates Goal Achievement: Helps reach financial goals faster.
What is an SIP with Top-Up Facility?
- Definition: A facility to increase the SIP installment amount by a fixed amount or percentage at pre-defined intervals.
Can an investor decide the Upper Limit of the SIP Top-Up?
- Flexibility: Investors can set a top-up cap amount yearly or half yearly. Once the limit is reached, the top-up facility is discontinued.
Can I Step Up an existing SIP?
- Modification: Yes, you can modify an existing SIP to include a top-up.
How is Step-up SIP different from the conventional SIP?
- Difference: Conventional SIPs have a fixed installment amount, while Step-up SIPs allow for periodic increases in the installment amount.