How SIP Returns Are Calculated — Formula, XIRR & Real Examples

SIP return calculation diagram showing formula, XIRR concept, and investment growth chart explaining how mutual fund SIP returns are calculated.

SIP returns are calculated using the future value of annuity formula — FV = P × [((1+i)^n – 1)/i] × (1+i) — where each monthly instalment compounds at a different rate based on how long it stays invested. For real-world accuracy, platforms like Groww and Zerodha use XIRR instead of CAGR, because each SIP payment […]