Can CAGR be negative?

Yes — if your ending value is lower than your starting value, CAGR comes out negative, reflecting an overall loss smoothed across the period.

Does CAGR account for money added or withdrawn mid-way?

No — CAGR assumes a single starting amount and a single ending amount with no additional contributions in between; use a SIP calculator for periodic investments instead.

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CAGR Calculator (Compound Annual Growth)

Determine the smooth annual rate of return for any investment over multiple years.

Initial Investment Value

Final Value

Duration (Years)

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

+13.99%

Total Absolute Return

+150.00%

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Quick Reference & Instructions

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Type in your initial amounts, interest rates, or investment duration below.

Live Instant Calculation

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Copy summary results or use the visual breakdown to make informed financial decisions.

How It Works

CAGR provides a geometric progression ratio that dampens the volatility of annual fluctuations.

Formula & Logic

CAGR = (Final Value / Initial Value)^(1 / Years) - 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculations, assumptions, and edge cases.

A simple average of yearly returns ignores compounding and can overstate performance; CAGR instead finds the single steady growth rate that would take your starting value to your ending value.