SWPs

Markets

Lump sum vs SWP: What is the right way to withdraw money from mutual funds after retirement?

Redeeming from equity during a market downturn locks in losses permanently — the corpus never fully recovers. SWPs from debt or hybrid funds avoid this, preserving equity's compounding runway.

3 min read6 May 2026
Money

For regular income in retirement, you can't beat debt mutual funds

Fixed deposits, bonds, non-convertible debentures, Post Office Monthly Income Scheme, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme – systematic withdrawals from debt funds has them all beat.

3 min read7 Jul 2025
Money

How to plan your retirement with a SWP

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) enables retirees to withdraw a fixed amount from mutual funds at regular intervals, providing a steady income while maintaining tax efficiency. It allows for flexible adjustments to withdrawals based on financial needs, ensuring sustainability during retirement.

3 min read19 Dec 2024
Money

Want steady cash flow and less tax in retirement? Systematic withdrawals can help.

With a systematic withdrawal plan, one can withdraw a fixed amount every year from a mutual fund. However, the tax benefits are maximised if the fund has less than 65% in debt.

5 min read25 Sep 2024
Money

Phased out or lump sum withdrawals—what should you opt for?

If the market is volatile, it is generally not recommended to redeem investments in one go. However, when it comes to long-term investments, the movement of the market at the time of redemption is rendered insignificant.

2 min read28 Aug 2024
Web Stories

6 advantages of utilizing SWP for mutual fund investments

SWP involves withdrawing a fixed amount from your investment portfolio at regular intervals, adjusting based on the performance of your mutual fund schemes as your investment expands.

1 min read21 Mar 2024
Money

SIP or SWP: Which systematic plan should you choose to safeguard your golden years?

SIP and SWP are two useful systematic investment plans for creating retirement wealth, both of which involve investing regularly and withdrawing funds on a periodic basis.

4 min read8 Apr 2023
Money

Systematic Withdrawal Plans: Here's how you can make the most of it

Systematic withdrawal plans benefit just like systematic investment plans, especially, those seeking regular income from their mutual fund investments. Read further to know more

3 min read24 Jan 2023
Money

Systematic Withdrawal Plan: 5 crucial benefit to avail while using SWPs

Systematic withdrawal plan is an investment opportunity where investors can choose the amount and frequency of withdrawal after a particular period of time, like a pension plan. In this article we will explain everything about SWP.

2 min read18 Nov 2022
Money

Phased out or lump sum withdrawals—what should you opt for?

If the market is volatile, it is generally not recommended to redeem investments in one go. However, when it comes to long-term investments, the movement of the market at the time of redemption is rendered insignificant.

2 min read28 Aug 2024