Investment CAGR Calculator
Compound annual growth rate between two values.
Enter your values
ⓘ Live results
Results
- CAGR
- 15.71%
- Total return
- 140%
- Value doubled roughly every
- 4.6 years (Rule of 72)
Quick answer
CAGR expresses growth as if it happened at a smooth, constant annual rate, making it easy to compare investments held over different time periods.
CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1/years) - 1
How to use the Investment CAGR Calculator
- 1Enter the starting and ending investment values.
- 2Enter the number of years between them.
- 3Read the CAGR — the smoothed annual growth rate that gets you from start to end.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Beginning value10000 $
- Ending value24000 $
- Number of years6 years
Results
- CAGR15.71%
- Total return140%
- Value doubled roughly every4.6 years (Rule of 72)
Frequently asked questions
How is CAGR different from average annual return?
CAGR accounts for compounding, so it's usually lower than a simple average of yearly percentage returns.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes, if the ending value is lower than the beginning value, CAGR reflects an average annual loss.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
- Report an error
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.