{"id":9581,"date":"2026-05-22T11:49:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointcapital.ch\/secure-income-from-assets-in-retirement\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:41:17","slug":"secure-income-from-assets-in-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointcapital.ch\/en\/secure-income-from-assets-in-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure income from assets in retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default' el_class='b-subheading']Income from assets gives you financial independence in retirement. Structure your assets, benefit from predictable cash flows and enjoy financial security in retirement. Point Capital will help you turn your capital into an additional source of income.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][image_with_animation image_url='9571\u2033 image_size='full' max_width='100%' max_width_mobile='default' animation_type='entrance' animation='None' animation_movement_type='transform_y' hover_animation='none' alignment='' border_radius='none' box_shadow='none' image_loading='default'][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']\n<h2>What does income from assets mean in retirement?<\/h2>\n<p>On average, AHV and pension fund benefits only cover 60 to 70 percent of your last earned income. If you close this pension gap in a targeted manner, you can generate additional income from your assets through a customized investment. <\/p>\n<h2>How do you build up a stable income from your assets?<\/h2>\n<p>Building additional income from assets follows a clear process: analyze needs, structure capital, manage risks. Implementing these three steps will result in a permanent additional income from your assets. <\/p>\n<h3>Calculate income requirement and pension gap<\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to compare your monthly expenses with your guaranteed income from the AHV and pension fund. The difference gives you an overview of how much capital and what return you need for your desired income. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a detailed budget with monthly fixed costs and variable expenses<\/li>\n<li>Pension benefits from the AHV and pension fund are used as basic income<\/li>\n<li>Calculate your pension gap by the difference between expenditure and income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pot strategy for stable payouts<\/h3>\n<p>The three-pot strategy is the basis for stable retirement planning. It protects against panic selling in times of crisis and provides the necessary liquidity. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Liquidity pot:<\/strong> available at short notice, liquidity for unexpected costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income pot:<\/strong> conservative investments with predictable distributions, such as bonds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth pot:<\/strong> broadly diversified, generates attractive long-term returns and ensures long-term income requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Diversification and risk management<\/h3>\n<p>A broad diversification of assets protects against cluster risks and increases the predictability of cash flows. Point Capital combines income and growth-oriented investments. They are individually tailored to your situation.  <\/p>\n<h2>Tax aspects of income from assets in retirement<\/h2>\n<p>Swiss tax law offers retirees considerable room for maneuver if they wish to use assets as a pension. A well thought-out tax strategy is therefore one of the most effective levers for your disposable income. You need to know this:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dividend income is usually taxable as income: capital gains are generally tax-free.<\/li>\n<li>Withdraw pension assets in stages over several years: This significantly reduces tax progression.<\/li>\n<li>take into account the canton of residence: The tax differences between cantons and municipalities are considerable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][fancy_box box_style='default' icon_family='none' color='accent-color' border_radius='default' image_loading='default']\n<h2>Practical example: Income from assets in retirement after a company sale<\/h2>\n<p>An entrepreneur sells his company for CHF 5 million, also has assets of CHF 400,000 saved to date and decides to withdraw CHF 600,000 of his pension fund assets. He has a personal annual income requirement in retirement of CHF 200,000. The pension benefits from the AHV and pension fund amount to around CHF 80,000 per year. This results in a pension gap of around CHF 120,000 per year.   <\/p>\n<p>His goal is to generate additional income from his assets that will secure his desired standard of living in the long term. A structured solution is created in collaboration with Point Capital. <\/p>\n<h3>Structured implementation<\/h3>\n<p>The available capital is divided into three pots and tailored to requirements, time frame and personal risk affinity. For the growth pot, Point Capital relies on a dynamic multi-asset strategy with a large equity component. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Liquidity pot:<\/strong> CHF 300,000 for unexpected expenses and short-term liquidity requirements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income pot:<\/strong> CHF 1,700,000 in conservative investments with regular distributions generate an average income of around CHF 50,000 per year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth pot:<\/strong> CHF 4,000,000 is invested in a globally diversified portfolio with a long-term focus and generates an average income of around CHF 200,000 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Result: Plannable additional income<\/h3>\n<p>The three-pot structure provides the entrepreneur with an additional income of around CHF 250,000 per year. This allows him to maintain his accustomed standard of living and live off the income from his assets. His capital is not consumed, but actually builds up over the years. He can therefore lead a financially secure life, financed from his assets.[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']\n<h2>Common mistakes with income from assets in retirement<\/h2>\n<p>Many retirees weaken their financial situation through unintentional mistakes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lack of liquidity reserve:<\/strong> market crisis phases force sales at unfavorable prices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investments that are too conservative:<\/strong> gradual loss of purchasing power due to inflation<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-sided positioning:<\/strong> concentration on one asset class significantly increases the risk of loss<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neglected tax planning:<\/strong> less well thought-out deductions significantly reduce disposable income<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash holdings too high:<\/strong> capital without a return loses value in real terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A clear strategy will protect your assets and purchasing power in the long term.<\/p>\n<h2>Targeted planning of additional income from assets<\/h2>\n<p>Assets only develop their full potential through a well thought-out structure. If you cleverly combine income, growth and tax optimization, you create a stable, long-term, sustainable basis for successful <a href=\"https:\/\/pointcapital.ch\/en\/retirement-planning\/\">retirement planning<\/a>. Point Capital takes care of professional <a href=\"https:\/\/pointcapital.ch\/en\/asset-management-in-switzerland-for-greater-security\/\">asset management<\/a>, always individually tailored to your personal situation and income requirements.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tailor income strategy to individual needs, capital and time horizon<\/li>\n<li>Continuously review strategy and adapt to changing circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like to use income from assets in retirement and rely on structure and expertise, you can secure additional income.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size='small' button_style='regular' button_color_2='Accent-Color' icon_family='none' text='Book a consultation appointment now' url='https:\/\/pointcapital.ch\/en\/contact-us\/'][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type='in_container' full_screen_row_position='middle' column_margin='default' column_direction='default' column_direction_tablet='default' column_direction_phone='default' scene_position='center' text_color='dark' text_align='left' row_border_radius='none' row_border_radius_applies='bg' row_position_desktop='default' row_position_tablet='inherit' row_position_phone='inherit' overflow='visible' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 gradient_direction='left_to_right' shape_divider_position='bottom' bg_image_animation='none'][vc_column column_padding='no-extra-padding' column_padding_tablet='inherit' column_padding_phone='inherit' column_padding_position='all' flex_gap_desktop='10px' column_element_direction_desktop='default' column_element_spacing='default' desktop_text_alignment='default' tablet_text_alignment='default' phone_text_alignment='default' background_color_opacity='1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity='1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter='none' column_shadow='none' column_border_radius='none' column_link_target='_self' column_position='default' gradient_direction='left_to_right' overlay_strength='0.3\u2033 width='1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit='default' animation_type='default' bg_image_animation='none' border_type='simple' column_border_width='none' column_border_style='solid'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']\n<h2>FAQ: Income from assets in retirement<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style='default' border_radius='none'][toggle color='Default' heading_tag='default' heading_tag_functionality='default' title='How much wealth do I need for a monthly supplementary income in retirement?'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']For a monthly additional income of CHF 5,000, for example, you need assets of around CHF 1.5 million with a net return of 4 percent. Point Capital calculates your additional income based on your available assets, your investor profile and other personal factors.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color='Default' heading_tag='default' heading_tag_functionality='default' title='How useful is a dividend strategy for additional income from assets in retirement?'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']A dividend strategy is suitable as an income component in retirement and provides predictable returns. However, the one-sided focus on dividend stocks increases the cluster risk. A balanced strategy that combines dividends with other sources of income is more attractive.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color='Default' heading_tag='default' heading_tag_functionality='default' title='When does it make sense to withdraw a lump sum from the pension fund?'][vc_column_text css='' text_direction='default']A lump-sum withdrawal is worthwhile if you invest the capital optimally and achieve a higher return than the implicit interest rate of the pension. There is no one-size-fits-all 'right', but rather a structured weighing up of returns, risk, taxes and life planning. 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