Investment Return Calculator
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CAGR smooths returns into a single annual rate — it does not reflect year-to-year volatility.
An investment return calculator tells you how well an investment you already made has actually performed — both as a simple total percentage gain, and as an annualised rate you can compare against other investments.
This is useful after the fact: you know what you put in, you know what it's worth today, and you want a clear read on the performance rather than a projection.
How This Calculator Works
Absolute return is simply (Final Value − Initial Value) / Initial Value × 100. Annualised return (CAGR) accounts for the holding period so it can be compared fairly across investments of different durations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between absolute return and CAGR?
Absolute return is your total percentage gain, regardless of how long you held the investment. CAGR converts that into an annual rate, making it possible to compare a 3-year investment against a 10-year one.
Why is my CAGR lower than my absolute return?
Because CAGR spreads your total gain across every year you held the investment. The longer you held it, the more your absolute return gets divided down into an annual figure.
Does this include dividends or only price appreciation?
Enter your current value as the total value including any dividends or interest received and reinvested, for the most accurate picture.