Mutual fund SIP is the most effective strategy for accumulating money over time and creating a sizable corpus with compound interest. Investors can set aside a specific amount of money to be invested on a monthly basis with mutual fund SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). Monthly SIPs, in which a set amount is invested in a selected mutual fund on a designated day each month, are the most popular type of SIP.

SIPs for mutual funds may be rewarding, but choosing the proper fund and committing to long-term investment are crucial. Selecting the ideal mutual fund and tracking your investment progress over time may be made easier by using a mutual fund calculator.

Impact of SIP Investments Compounding

Compounding in mutual funds enables investors to reinvest the profits on their investments and earn interest on them over time. The ability to generate income from both the initial investment and the interest gained over time is made possible by the compounding effect of SIP investments.

Chief Growth Officer of Finvasia Ramneek Ghotra describes how the power of compounding in SIP mutual funds helps investors build up a sizable corpus over time.

A Rs. 1000 SIP may grow to Rs. 1.2 crore in Forty Years

By the time you are 60 years old, you would have become a crorepati if you begin investing Rs 1,000 at age 20, Rs 3,000 at age 30, and Rs 4,000 at age 40.According to Ghotra, this is the power of compounding and constancy.

For instance, a mutual fund scheme with a monthly SIP of Rs 1,000 may accumulate a corpus of Rs 1.19 crore with contributions made for 40 years at a 12% annualized return. The power of compounding allows your corpus to reach Rs 3.5 crore if your monthly SIP is increased by 10% annually.

Suppose you invest Rs 3,000 in a SIP for 30 years, with the same annualized return. In such case, the entire corpus would be Rs 1.05 crore. A 10% annual rise in the SIP amount would result in a corpus of Rs 2.65 crore. In the last example, you may accumulate a corpus of Rs 40 lakh if you begin your SIP at age 40 and contribute for 20 years at a 12% annualized return on investment. A 10% annual increase in contributions will bring this amount to around Rs 80 lakh.

The method by which your investment generates returns on both the initial principal amount and the interest accrued over prior periods is known as compounding. To put it another way, your money begins to work for you, producing return after return and eventually speeding up the development of your investment tremendously,” she clarified.  According to Ghotra, "You connect with this financial phenomenon and its potential of wealth accumulation over the long term by consistently investing and letting your money compound." "This highlights even more how important it is to start investing early and to stick with it."

50/20/20/10 Investment Plan

According to this plan, you should set aside 50% of your monthly income for fixed costs like food, rent or a mortgage, insurance, and other recurrent expenses like energy. Ghotra claims that by doing this, you can ensure that your basic needs are met without going over your spending limit. She continued by saying that holidays, entertainment, and shopping must be paid for with 20% of income.  You may retain financial discipline while still enjoying life and engaging in activities that fulfill you by designating a portion of your salary for leisure.

To achieve your larger objectives, such as buying a new house or automobile, you need save an additional 20% and invest it for higher returns. In this manner, you may steadily accumulate wealth and safeguard your financial future. Your emergency fund should be the remaining 10%. In the event of an emergency, you never spend your funds.

The 50/20/20/10 rule, in her opinion, will assist you in developing a balanced approach to money management. In the end, this plan will increase your financial security and peace of mind by ensuring that you take care of your current requirements, enjoy life, save for the future, and be ready for unforeseen circumstances. 

She said that combining prudent financial management with power-compounding money will ensure that your wealth pools do not empty out as a result of mishaps or indulgences.