CAGR Calculator
Measure the annualized growth rate of an investment, compare two returns side by side, and project how a portfolio could grow over time.
CAGR
11.84%
Total Return
75.00%
Absolute Growth
$7,500.00
Year-by-Year Growth Projection
See how compound annual growth builds over time.
| Year | Projected Value | Growth vs. Start |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| 1 | $11,184.27 | $1,184.27 |
| 2 | $12,508.79 | $2,508.79 |
| 3 | $13,990.16 | $3,990.16 |
| 4 | $15,646.98 | $5,646.98 |
| 5 | $17,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
How to Use
- Enter your beginning value, ending value, and the number of years, or switch to start and end dates.
- Review the CAGR, total return, and absolute dollar growth instantly.
- Use Reverse CAGR mode to estimate a future ending value from a starting balance, expected CAGR, and time horizon.
- Open Compare Investments mode to evaluate two opportunities side by side.
- Check the year-by-year growth projection table to see how compounding builds over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAGR?
CAGR stands for compound annual growth rate. It shows the smoothed annual return an investment would need to grow from its starting value to its ending value over a set period.
Why use CAGR instead of total return?
Total return tells you the full percentage gain across the whole holding period, while CAGR converts that performance into an annualized rate. That makes it easier to compare investments held for different lengths of time.
Can CAGR be used for stocks, businesses, or revenue growth?
Yes. CAGR is commonly used for investment portfolios, stock performance, revenue growth, subscriber growth, and any metric that changes over multiple years where you want a normalized annual rate.
Does CAGR guarantee future returns?
No. CAGR is a backward-looking or hypothetical planning metric. Real returns can be volatile and uneven from year to year, so CAGR should be used for comparison and planning, not as a guarantee.