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CAGR Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate for investments
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What is CAGR?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) represents the mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period longer than one year. Unlike simple returns, CAGR smooths out the volatility of periodic returns and provides a single growth rate that would get you from the initial to the final value.
Formula: CAGR = (End Value / Start Value)^(1/n) - 1
About CAGR Calculator
What is CAGR Calculator?
Calculate CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) to measure investment performance over time. Compare different investments on an equal basis regardless of their holding periods.
Features & Benefits
- Calculate CAGR instantly
- Compare different time periods
- Visualize growth trajectory
- Reverse calculate future values
- Account for multiple periods
- Export results
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CAGR?
- CAGR is the rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady rate each year. It smooths out volatility.
- How is CAGR different from average return?
- CAGR accounts for compounding while average return doesn't. CAGR is more accurate for multi-year investments.
- When should I use CAGR?
- Use CAGR to compare investments with different time horizons or to project future growth based on past performance.
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