Investment Return Calculator
Calculate the total and annualized return on your investment. Compare performance across different time periods.
Inputs
$
$
years
Results
Annualized Return (CAGR)
20.11%
Total Return150%
Total Gain/Loss$15,000
Annualized Return (CAGR)
20.11%
How to Use This Calculator
- Start by filling in the input fields below. Results update instantly as you type, so you can experiment with different values to see how they affect the outcome.
- Initial Investment — enter a dollar amount. Accepts values from $1 to $100,000,000 (default: $10,000).
- Current/Final Value — enter a dollar amount. Accepts values from $1 to $100,000,000 (default: $25,000).
- Time Period — Number of years for the calculation. Accepts values from 0.1 years to 100 years (default: 5 years).
- Once all inputs are set, review your results in the Results panel. Here's what each output means:
- Annualized Return (CAGR) — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
- Total Return — shown as a numeric value.
- Total Gain/Loss — shown as a dollar amount.
- View the Investment Growth Path below for a visual breakdown of how the numbers relate to each other.
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