What is an SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan) in Pakistan?
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A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) is an investment strategy
offered by mutual funds in Pakistan that allows you to
withdraw a specific, pre-determined amount at regular
intervals (monthly, quarterly, or annually) from your existing
investment. It is highly popular among retirees looking for a
steady monthly income stream.
How does an SWP calculator work?
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The SWP calculator helps you determine how long your mutual
fund investments will last based on your initial capital, your
desired periodic withdrawal amount, and the expected annual
return rate (%) of the fund. It calculates how your remaining
balance evolves while you continue making withdrawals.
What is the difference between SIP and SWP?
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A SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is used to regularly invest
money to build wealth. An SWP is the exact opposite — you
regularly withdraw money to generate a consistent income while
the rest of your capital stays invested and continues to grow.
What return rate should I use?
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For conservative corpus parked in money market funds, use
12–15%. For balanced funds, 18–20%. For equity funds, 22–28%.
Using a lower rate gives you a safety margin.
What happens if I withdraw more than the monthly interest?
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Your corpus shrinks each month. The calculator shows exactly
how many years it will last. If your withdrawal equals or is
less than the monthly interest earned, the corpus never
depletes — you live purely off the returns.
How is monthly interest calculated?
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Monthly interest = Corpus × (Annual Rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100). The
closing balance each month = Opening balance × (1 + monthly
rate) − withdrawal amount.