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CAGR Calculator

Measure the steady annual growth rate of an investment over time, smoothing out volatility to reveal true long-term performance.

Beginning value
$
Ending value
$
Time period
Unit
CAGR = (Ending Value / Beginning Value) ^ (1/n) - 1
Total return0.00%
Total gain$0.00
Multiple0.00x
Doubling time0.0 years
Benchmarks: S&P 500 (~10%), NASDAQ (~11%), Real Estate (~7%), Bonds (~5%)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
0.00%
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Industry use cases
Investment Portfolio Returns Portfolio managers compare long-term stock and mutual fund returns, smoothing market volatility to evaluate true investment performance.
Real Estate Value Growth Property investors and appraisers calculate annual appreciation rates to assess real estate investment returns and support valuation estimates.
Business Revenue Growth Corporate executives analyze revenue or profit growth rates over multiple years to track business performance and guide strategic planning.
Startup Performance Tracking Venture capitalists evaluate user growth or revenue growth rates to assess startup health and support funding decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is CAGR?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) measures the steady annual growth rate of an investment, accounting for compounding and smoothing out volatility to reveal true long-term performance.
What is a good CAGR for investments?
A good CAGR depends on the asset class. The S&P 500 historically averages ~10% CAGR, while bonds average 4-6%. Returns above 15% are generally excellent.
How is CAGR different from total return?
Total return shows overall gain as a percentage, while CAGR breaks that into an equivalent annual rate that accounts for compounding and smooths market volatility.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes. A negative CAGR indicates your investment declined in value over the period, showing an annual decline rate instead of growth.
Why is CAGR important for investing?
CAGR lets you fairly compare investment returns across different time periods by showing the true compound growth rate. It ignores short-term volatility to reveal long-term trends.
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