Investing
Gains
The part of the corpus that comes from compounding rather than from your own contributions.
The Formula
Gains = Corpus - P x n
The part of the corpus that comes from compounding rather than from your own contributions.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FV | Corpus | currency | Corpus built by the plan. |
| P | Monthly instalment | currency | Amount invested each month. |
| n | Months | count | Number of instalments. |
What Each Symbol Means
FVcurrency
Corpus
Corpus built by the plan.
Pcurrency
Monthly instalment
Amount invested each month.
ncount
Months
Number of instalments.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate sip corpus page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate SIP Corpus, filed under Finance. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.