CAPE-Based Withdrawal Calculator

CAPE-Based Withdrawal Calculator

Calculate your sustainable withdrawal rate based on current market valuations

Your Portfolio Information

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Your total investment portfolio value
Current Shiller PE ratio (CAPE)
SWR = 1.5% + (0.5 × (1 ÷ CAPE))

This formula creates a variable withdrawal rate that adjusts to market valuations, helping ensure a sustainable retirement income.

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Default: 1.5%
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Default: 0.5%

Your Results

CAEY (Cyclically Adjusted Earnings Yield)

This represents the inverse of the CAPE ratio and is a key component in our calculation.

CAPE-Based Safe Withdrawal Rate

This is your recommended initial withdrawal rate based on the current CAPE ratio.

Traditional 4% Rule
4.00%
CAPE-Based Method
Difference

CAPE-Based Withdrawal Amount

This is how much you can withdraw in your first year using the CAPE-based method.

4% Rule Amount
CAPE Method Amount
Annual Difference
Using This Calculator Wisely

Remember that this calculator provides a starting point based on current market conditions. For a truly sustainable retirement strategy:

  • Recalculate your withdrawal rate annually as market conditions change
  • Be flexible with your withdrawals based on portfolio performance
  • Consider additional income sources to supplement portfolio withdrawals
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