Calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from beginning value, ending value, and investment period. Free online CAGR calculator.
Formula: CAGR = (Ending ÷ Beginning)^(1/years) − 1
Step-by-step guide to get the most from this tool
Input the initial investment or starting value.
Input the final value after the investment period.
Enter the duration in years (decimals allowed for partial years).
See annualized growth rate and absolute return. Copy with one click.
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Accurate CAGR using the compound growth formula.
See total percentage gain alongside annualized rate.
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Quick answers to common questions
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified time period longer than one year. It smooths out volatility to show steady annual growth.
CAGR = (Ending Value ÷ Beginning Value)^(1 ÷ Number of Years) − 1, expressed as a percentage.
Absolute return is total percentage gain without annualizing. CAGR spreads the gain evenly across years for comparison between different time periods.
Use CAGR to compare investments over different periods, evaluate mutual fund performance, or measure business revenue growth on an annualized basis.
No. CAGR assumes steady growth and ignores year-to-year fluctuations. For volatile investments, also consider standard deviation and max drawdown.
Yes. If the ending value is less than the beginning value, CAGR is negative, indicating an annualized loss.
For equity mutual funds, 12-15% CAGR over 10+ years is considered good. PPF offers ~7% risk-free. Context matters based on asset class and risk.
Yes. CAGR is calculated instantly in your browser with no data sent to servers.
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