Annualized Rate of Return (CAGR
Annualized Rate of Return (Compound Annual Growth Rate or CAGR) measures the steady rate at which an investment would have grown if it had grown at a constant rate with annual compounding.
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💡 Practical Example
$10,000 growing to $25,000 over 5 years with 2.5% inflation: Total Return = 150.00% | Nominal CAGR = (2.5)^0.2 - 1 = 20.11% per year. Real CAGR (Inflation-adjusted) = - 1 = 17.18% per year. Rule of 72 Doubling Time = 72 / 20.11 = 3.6 years.
📖 About Annualized Rate of Return (CAGR
Annualized Rate of Return (Compound Annual Growth Rate or CAGR) measures the steady rate at which an investment would have grown if it had grown at a constant rate with annual compounding. It provides an accurate metric to compare assets held for different durations.
To use the Annualized Rate of Return (CAGR) Calculator, enter your Initial Investment Value, Final Investment Value, Holding Period and other values. The calculator instantly computes Annualized Return (CAGR), Inflation-Adjusted Real CAGR and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Initial Investment Value (e.g. 10000 in ), Final Investment Value (e.g. 25000 in ), Holding Period (e.g. 5 in years), and Annual Inflation Rate (Optional) (e.g. 2.5 in %). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
CAGR = (Final Value ÷ Initial Value)^(1 ÷ Years) - 1
Real CAGR = [(1 + Nominal CAGR) ÷ (1 + Inflation Rate)] - 1
Total Return % = [(Final Value - Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value] × 100
Worked Example
10,000 growing to 25,000 over 5 years with 2.5% inflation:
Total Return = 150.00% | Nominal CAGR = (2.5)^0.2 - 1 = 20.11% per year.
Real CAGR (Inflation-adjusted) = - 1 = 17.18% per year.
Rule of 72 Doubling Time = 72 / 20.11 = 3.6 years.
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