CAGR Calculator
Compound annual growth rate of an investment.
CAGR
20.11%
Compound annual growth rate
Total return
150.00%
Average yearly (simple)
30.00%
Started with
$10,000
Ended with
$25,000
CAGR smooths out a multi-year return into a single yearly rate, as if the value grew evenly each year. Different from the simple average of yearly returns.
About
Type the starting value, ending value, and number of years. Get the CAGR (the steady yearly rate that would have produced the same result). Works for stocks, businesses, populations, or anything that grows over time.
How to use
- Enter the starting value.
- Enter the ending value.
- Enter how many years passed.
- Read the CAGR.
FAQ
Why is CAGR different from average yearly return?+
Average yearly return adds up the percentages and divides. CAGR accounts for compounding, so a 50% gain followed by a 50% loss leaves you down 25%, not flat. CAGR is the more honest number.