CAGR Calculator
Measure the smoothed annual growth rate of an investment.
Runs locally in your browser — your numbers never leave this pageTry: Beginning value=10000, Ending value=25000, Years=5 → $10,000, $25,000, 5, 20.11%
How to use
Enter your starting amount, ending amount and the number of years. CAGR smooths volatile year-to-year returns into one steady rate.
Formula
CAGR = (EV / BV)1/n − 1
BV = beginning value, EV = ending value, n = years. It is a geometric mean, not an arithmetic average.
FAQ
Is CAGR the same as average return?
No. CAGR is the constant rate that would grow the start value to the end value; it hides the bumps along the way.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes, if the ending value is below the beginning value the result is a negative growth rate.
What period should I use?
Use the full holding period in years. For partial years use decimals, e.g. 2.5.
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