CAGR Calculator
Calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate of an investment given a start value, end value, and number of years.
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CAGR Result
CAGR20.11%
Total Return150.00%
Absolute Gain$15,000
FAQ
What does CAGR tell me that total return does not?›
CAGR smooths out the effects of volatility and shows the steady annual rate at which an investment would have grown. Total return only tells you the overall gain, while CAGR lets you compare investments of different durations on an equal, annualized basis.
Is CAGR the same as average annual return?›
No. Average annual return is the arithmetic mean of yearly returns, which can overstate actual growth because it ignores compounding. CAGR is the geometric mean and reflects the actual annualized growth rate your money experienced, making it more accurate for measuring real performance.