Investment Return Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from an initial investment, final value, and years held. Useful for evaluating portfolio performance, index fund returns, and comparing investments on an apples-to-apples basis.
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Return projection
- Ending balance
- $358,710
- Total contributions
- $100,000
- Total gains
- $258,710
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