Annualized Return Calculator

Convert total return to annualized return (CAGR). Compare investments with different timeframes.

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Annualized Return (CAGR)

Enter your starting value, ending value, and time period.

Annualized return (CAGR)
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Total return: 0%
Total return
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Total gain
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Simple annual return
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CAGR vs simple diff
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Worked example

With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:

InputValue
Starting value ($)$10,000
Ending value ($)$20,000
Time period (years)5
ResultValue
Annualized return (CAGR)14.87%
Total return100.00%
Total gain+$10,000
Simple annual return20.00%
CAGR vs simple diff-5.13%

Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.

How to use the Annualized Return (CAGR)

  1. Starting value ($) — default $10,000
  2. Ending value ($) — default $20,000
  3. Time period (years) — default 5
  4. Press Calculate to update the results instantly.

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