One investment, compounded over time.
Set the principal, expected annual return, and the period. See what it grows into.
What is Lumpsum Investment?
A lumpsum investment is a one-time deposit of money into a financial instrument such as a mutual fund, stock, or fixed deposit. It puts your capital to work immediately — useful when you have surplus cash from a bonus, inheritance, or asset sale.
Lumpsum suits investors with a long-term horizon and a tolerance for short-term market swings. The advantage: compounding starts on the full amount from day one.
How to Use
- Enter the one-time amount you want to invest in rupees.
- Set your expected annual return rate (typical equity: 10–14%).
- Choose the time period in years.
- Read the future value and estimated returns in the result panel.
Formula Used
The calculator uses the compound growth formula for a one-time investment:
Example Calculation
Frequently asked questions.
What is lumpsum investment?
A lumpsum investment is a one-time deposit of money into a mutual fund, stock, or fixed deposit, as opposed to investing small amounts regularly through SIP.
How is lumpsum return calculated?
Lumpsum returns use the compound growth formula: A = P × (1 + r/100)^t, where P is the invested amount, r is the annual return rate, and t is the time in years.
Is this lumpsum calculator free?
Yes, Binary Lab's lumpsum calculator is completely free with no signup required.
Is lumpsum better than SIP?
Neither is universally better. Lumpsum can yield more if invested at a market low; SIP smooths out market volatility through rupee-cost averaging.
How long should I hold a lumpsum investment?
For equity-based lumpsum investments, a horizon of 5–7 years or more is recommended to ride out market volatility and capture compounding.
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