Calculate the future value of your one-time investments based on expected annual growth rates.
A Lumpsum investment is a one-time deposit made by an investor into a mutual fund scheme. This is different from an SIP, where money is invested at regular intervals. Lumpsum investing is ideal for those who have a significant amount of idle cash and want to put it to work over a long period.
The calculation for future value of a lumpsum investment follows the compound interest formula:
Where:
If you invest ₹1 Lakh for 10 years at a CAGR of 12% p.a., your investment will grow to ₹3,10,585. Your earnings alone would be ₹2,10,585.
Lumpsum investments are sensitive to market levels. It is generally advised to invest when the market is at a valuation you are comfortable with, or to use a 'systematic transfer plan' (STP) from a debt fund to equity to average the cost.
Debt funds and Hybrid funds are often preferred for lumpsum to minimize risk. For equity, large-cap or index funds are safer options compared to mid-cap or small-cap for one-time entries.