Investment Calculators

CAGR Calculator

Calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate of any investment over a holding period.

About the calculator

What is the CAGR Calculator?

The CAGR Calculator is a free online tool that helps you make informed decisions about your money. Enter your numbers and the calculator gives you instant, accurate results.

Use it to compare scenarios, plan goals and validate assumptions — all without signing up.

Formula used
  • CAGR
    CAGR = (Final/Initial)^(1/n) − 1
  • Absolute Return
    Abs Return = (Final − Initial)/Initial × 100

Why use the CAGR Calculator?

Financial planning works only when it's specific. The CAGR Calculator converts assumptions into concrete numbers — so you can choose between scenarios with confidence rather than guesswork.

How it helps

By tweaking inputs and instantly seeing the impact, you build intuition for how the underlying variables interact. This is far more useful than abstract formulas alone.

What to remember

Calculators show possible outcomes based on the assumptions you provide. Real-world results may vary; review your plan periodically and adjust as your income, goals and circumstances evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The annualised growth rate of an investment, assuming reinvested returns.
Absolute return is total %; CAGR annualises it over the holding period.
Yes, if the final value is less than the initial value.
No, pair it with risk metrics like standard deviation or drawdown.
Use XIRR for SIPs since cash flows are irregular.
12–15% over long periods has been common for Indian equity.

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