CAGR Calculator – Calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate
Use our advanced CAGR Calculator to calculate your annual investment growth rate and compare it with Absolute Return. This premium calculator also shows total growth percentage with animated results.
CAGR vs Absolute Return Calculator
Compare annual growth rate and total return easily
What is CAGR?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the average yearly growth rate of an investment over a specific time period assuming profits are reinvested.
CAGR Formula
CAGR = (Final Value / Initial Value) ^ (1 / Years) – 1
What is Absolute Return?
Absolute return shows the total percentage growth of your investment without considering time duration.
CAGR vs Absolute Return
- CAGR considers time period
- Absolute return ignores duration
- CAGR gives real performance clarity
- Absolute return can mislead for long durations
Example
If you invested ₹1,00,000 and it became ₹1,80,000 in 5 years:
- Absolute Return = 80%
- CAGR ≈ 12.47% per year
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is CAGR better than Absolute Return?
Yes, CAGR provides annualized growth rate which is more accurate for long-term investments.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes, if your investment loses value over time, CAGR will be negative.
Is this CAGR calculator free?
Yes, our calculator is 100% free and works on mobile and desktop.