CAGR Calculator

Calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), future investment value, or the time needed to reach your financial goal.

Year-by-Year Growth Projection

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📖How to Use the CAGR Calculator

1Choose Calculation Mode

① CAGR Mode: Enter initial value, final value, and period to get the annual growth rate. ② Future Value: Enter initial value, CAGR, and period to project portfolio growth. ③ Period Mode: Enter initial value, target, and CAGR to find time to goal.

2Interpret Results

CAGR smooths out volatility to show a consistent growth rate. Even if individual years vary, the CAGR represents the equivalent steady annual return.

💡Use Cases

Calculate annualized returns for stocks and funds
Retirement savings projection simulations
Business revenue growth rate analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CAGR and average return?

Average return is the arithmetic mean of annual returns. CAGR is the geometric mean. For volatile investments, CAGR is always lower than the simple average.

What is the historical CAGR of the S&P 500?

With dividends reinvested, the S&P 500 has historically returned approximately 10-11% per year over the long term. This varies significantly by start/end date.

CAGR Calculator