{"id":4477,"date":"2025-03-29T05:05:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T23:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=4477"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:56:07","slug":"what-is-swp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/mutual-funds\/what-is-swp\/","title":{"rendered":"What is SWP in Mutual Funds? A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section el_id=&#8221;blog-inner-layout&#8221;][vc_row overlay_dotted=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;blog_primary&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>systematic withdrawal plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SWP) is a method of withdrawing a fixed amount of funds from your mutual fund investments at regular intervals. It provides a predictable and stable source of income for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of withdrawing your investment in a lump sum, SWP enables you to systematically redeem units while the remaining portion of your portfolio generates continuous returns based on market performance. SWPs are especially useful if you are looking for a steady income stream after retirement or want regular cash flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s learn more about <\/span><b>what SWP is in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its key features, who can use it and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SWP_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>What is SWP in Mutual Funds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>SWP full form <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a systematic withdrawal plan. An <\/span><b>SWP in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to regularly redeem a portion of your investments to provide regular payouts. Understanding SWPs helps you plan your financial future and make the most of systematic withdrawals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps to manage your financial requirements more effectively and also ensures that your remaining investment continues to grow over time. With SWP, you can customise the withdrawal amount, interval and duration of the plan based on your needs. You can also choose the amount, date, and frequency to receive income from an SWP and can stop it at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Features_of_SWP\"><\/span><b>Important Features of SWP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key features of SWP to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Withdrawals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using the SWP feature, you can withdraw funds from your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/mutual-funds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mutual funds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a scheduled interval to ensure a steady flow of income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compounding Benefits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you do not redeem all your funds at once, your remaining amount will continue to grow so that you can get compounded returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get 100% freedom to decide your withdrawal amount, duration,\u00a0 and frequency of the SWP plan according to your financial needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rupee-Cost Averaging Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular withdrawals help you to average out the cost of your investments by reducing the effect of market fluctuations over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Using_a_Systematic_Withdrawal_Plan_SWP\"><\/span><b>Advantages of Using a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the advantages of using a SWP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Predictable_and_Regular_Income\"><\/span><b>Predictable and Regular Income<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most essential <\/span><b>benefits of SWP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With an SWP, you can create a reliable source of income by withdrawing a fixed amount regularly. This predictability makes your budgeting and financial planning much easier and gives you stability and peace of mind as you manage your expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_Withdrawals\"><\/span><b>Flexible Withdrawals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An SWP provides flexible withdrawals as it allows you to customise the withdrawal amount and frequency to match your regular needs. This ensures that you can effectively manage your finances while enjoying your financial stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Appreciation\"><\/span><b>Capital Appreciation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>systematic withdrawal plan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SWP) allows you to withdraw the profit from your invested capital while keeping your principal untouched. If you prefer to withdraw profits, SWP is a valuable option for you. As your capital remains invested, it allows you to benefit from further market appreciation while still enjoying regular income.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suitable_For_Bull_Market\"><\/span><b>Suitable For Bull Market<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in a bull market, a SWP allows you to capitalise on rising prices while still enjoying regular withdrawals. If your annual withdrawal amount is less than the returns generated, your investment will last longer. SWPs are beneficial in bull markets because the remaining investments continue to grow, and you can benefit from compounding returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_TDS_Deduction\"><\/span><b>No TDS Deduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWP withdrawals are not subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) because they are treated as redemptions of investment units rather than income.\u00a0 However, withdrawals may still have tax implications depending on the nature of the investment and your tax slab.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_a_Systematic_Withdrawal_Plan_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>Example of a Systematic Withdrawal Plan in Mutual Funds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s calculate your SWP returns with a simple example and understand <\/span><b>how does SWP work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aisha invested \u20b95,00,000 in a mutual fund to get a steady income stream. She set up a SWP to withdraw \u20b910,000 every month for 5 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The investment grew at an expected rate of 8% per year. At the end of the 5 years, despite having withdrawn \u20b96,00,000 from her initial investment, Aisha was happy to find that her remaining investment was still worth \u20b95,218.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_SWP_Mutual_Funds_in_India\"><\/span><b>Top SWP Mutual Funds in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow this table to learn about some of the top mutual funds in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum SIP (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI Equity Hybrid Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICICI Pru Balanced Advantage Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI Long-Term Equity Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 (12 instalments)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya Birla SL Balanced Advantage Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kotak Equity Hybrid Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tata Hybrid Equity Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirae Asset Equity Savings Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Be_the_Best_User_of_SWP\"><\/span><b>Who Can Be the Best User of SWP?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s understand the types of investors who can make the most of this strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Want_a_Regular_Secondary_Income_Stream\"><\/span><b>If You Want a Regular Secondary Income Stream\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors familiar with the SWP know that it can serve as a reliable source of additional income from long-term investments. It can help to manage the rising living costs. By investing in these mutual funds, you can gain profits, and simultaneously, you can withdraw regularly from them because of SWP. Thus, you can create a consistent secondary income source with SWP, which is relatively easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Protect_Your_Capital\"><\/span><b>To Protect Your Capital<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-risk investors can choose moderate or low-risk mutual fund schemes and withdraw only capital gains through an SWP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you invest in an Arbitrage fund, you can receive regular capital appreciation via SWP by keeping your initial investment almost risk-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Want_to_Set_Your_Pension\"><\/span><b>If You Want to Set Your Pension<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have a pension, you can use your retirement corpus to invest in schemes as per your risk tolerance so that you create a steady income. Through SWP, you can effectively create your pension after retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Fall_Under_Higher_Tax_Brackets\"><\/span><b>If You Fall Under Higher Tax Brackets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWP is also beneficial if you are a high-income investor and want to avoid TDS on capital gains. Capital gains from equity or equity-oriented funds are taxed at a moderate rate, which results in a lower tax liability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Implications_With_SWP\"><\/span><b>Tax Implications With SWP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you redeem units to withdraw the SWP amount, it falls under capital gains (in case the redemption NAV is higher than the investment NAV) on the profits you made from the sale of units.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These capital gains are classified as either short-term or long-term based on the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debt_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>Debt Mutual Funds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you redeem the units within 24 months from the date of investment, it will fall under your short-term capital gains. After that, your profits will be considered as long-term capital gains. The gains will be included in your income and taxed according to the capital gains income tax rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><b>Equity Mutual Funds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the units are redeemed within 12 months from the date of investment, your gains will be considered short-term and, after 12 months, will fall under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/mutual-funds\/ltcg-tax-on-mutual-fund\/\">long-term capital gains<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For STCG, you have to pay 20% short-term capital gains tax, and for LTCG, the first \u20b91.25 lakh is tax-exempt, and after that, you are liable to pay 12.5% long-term capital gains tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional savings options such as Fixed Deposits (FDs), MIS, etc., mutual fund capital gains do not attract TDS if you are a resident individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the interest income from FDs and most post office small savings schemes is taxed based on your income tax rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>SWP in mutual funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more tax-efficient than receiving dividends. This is because the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/mutual-funds\/what-is-asset-management-company\/\">Asset Management Company (AMC)<\/a><\/strong> deducts a 10% TDS on dividends. Additionally, the dividends received by you are taxable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>SWP meaning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP). Mutual funds are a smart and disciplined strategy for generating regular income. You can even structure your SWP to withdraw only the capital appreciation portion, making it a tax-efficient choice with no TDS on your gains\u2014an advantage over traditional investment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to maximise your returns? 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It is like getting a salary from your investments.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How is a SWP different from a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741079230472-791d4a2a-0c22&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWP (<\/span><b>Systematic Withdrawal Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) are opposite strategies. With SWP, you withdraw a fixed amount regularly from your existing mutual fund investment. On the other hand, you invest a fixed sum regularly into a mutual fund scheme in an SIP. One provides income, while the other builds your investment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I customise the withdrawal frequency in an SWP?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743190878073-d3df1fa4-9993&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can customise the withdrawal frequency in a SWP. Most fund houses offer options like monthly, quarterly, or annual withdrawals, which allow you to align your SWP with your income needs. This flexibility makes SWPs a versatile tool for managing finances and generating regular income.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What types of mutual funds offer SWP options?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1743192545662-2f8bb490-de5c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWP options are available across various types of mutual funds, including equity, debt, and hybrid funds. You can choose funds depending on your risk appetite and financial goals to set up a withdrawal plan for regular income.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",   \"mainEntityOfPage\": {     \"@type\": \"WebPage\",     \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/mutual-funds\/what-is-swp\/\"   },   \"headline\": \"What is SWP in Mutual Funds? 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