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CAGR Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate (CAGR), project future investment value, and compare against inflation and the S&P 500.
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CAGR Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate or project how any investment grows over time. Compare to the S&P 500, inflation, and bonds.
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đ¯What CAGR Do I Need?
Enter your goal to find out what CAGR you need to achieve it.
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Required CAGR
17.46%
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â¨Results
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
9.60%
Starting Value
$10,000
Ending Value
$25,000
Total Growth
150.0%
Years
10
âĄRule of 72
At 9.6%, your investment doubles every 7.5 years.
đComparison Chart
Starting: $10,000After 10 years
Your CAGR (9.6% CAGR)$25,000
S&P 500 avg (10% avg)$25,937
Bonds (4% avg)$14,802
Inflation (3.5% avg)$14,106
đ Year-by-Year Growth Table
| Year | Your Value | Total Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,960 | +9.6% |
| Year 2 | $12,011 | +20.1% |
| Year 3 | $13,164 | +31.6% |
| Year 4 | $14,427 | +44.3% |
| Year 5 | $15,811 | +58.1% |
| Year 6 | $17,329 | +73.3% |
| Year 7 | $18,991 | +89.9% |
| Year 8 | $20,814 | +108.1% |
| Year 9 | $22,811 | +128.1% |
| Year 10 | $25,000 | +150.0% |
âšī¸What is CAGR?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady rate each year. It smooths out volatility to show the "true" annual growth rate.
CAGR Formula
CAGR = (Ending Value / Beginning Value) ^ (1 / Years) â 1
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Goal Setting
Determine what return you need to reach a financial goal.
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Growth Analysis
Smooth out annual volatility to see true long-term growth trends.