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CAGR / Investment Return Calculator

Calculate compound annual growth rate from starting value, ending value, and time.

FormulaCAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1 / years) - 1

Formula

CAGR formula

Investment return calculations are estimates and do not predict future market performance.

CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1 / years) - 1

If 10,000 grows to 16,105 over 5 years, CAGR is about 10%.

FAQ5 common questions for this calculator.

FAQs

What does CAGR show?+

CAGR shows the smoothed annual growth rate between an initial and final value.

How does the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator calculate the result?+

For the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator, it uses the CAGR formula: CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1 / years) - 1. If 10,000 grows to 16,105 over 5 years, CAGR is about 10%.

What information do I need to use the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator?+

For the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator, enter starting value, ending value, and time. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.

How accurate is the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator?+

CAGR / Investment Return Calculator is accurate for the rates, amounts, dates, and rules entered. It uses the CAGR formula shown on this page. Real products can differ because of fees, taxes, contract terms, or changing official thresholds.

What should I check before using the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator result?+

For the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator, check starting value, ending value, and time, then compare the CAGR formula and worked example with the contract or source you will rely on. Fees, tax year, currency, and payment timing can change the final decision.

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How to use the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator

Calculate compound annual growth rate from starting value, ending value, and time. The page also explains the CAGR formula and shows a practical example: If 10,000 grows to 16,105 over 5 years, CAGR is about 10%.

  1. 1

    Enter your details

    Enter starting value, ending value, and time, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.

  2. 2

    Check the calculation

    Review the result alongside the CAGR formula: CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1 / years) - 1.

  3. 3

    Compare scenarios

    Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator result before you use the estimate.