Finance calculator
CAGR / Investment Return Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate from starting value, ending value, and time.
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%.
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?+
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?+
Calculate compound annual growth rate from starting value, ending value, and time.
How accurate is the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator?+
CAGR / Investment Return Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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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%.
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Enter your details
Enter starting value, ending value, and time, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the CAGR formula: CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1 / years) - 1.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the CAGR / Investment Return Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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