Total ROI, annualized return, CAGR and investment-performance comparisons. Use the calculators for your own numbers and the guides for formulas, examples and common questions.
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Calculate return on investment from an initial cost and the amount received or current value.
Calculate investment gain, total return and annualized return from a beginning value, ending value and holding period.
Calculate compound annual growth rate between a beginning value and ending value over a number of years.
Find the future value of a present amount after a chosen rate of return and time period.
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Learn the basic ROI formula, see examples of investment and business ROI, and understand the limits of ROI when time, risk and cash flows differ.
Read guide →ROI & Investment ReturnsCompare total return on investment with compound annual growth rate.
Read guide →ROI & Investment ReturnsLearn how to convert a multi-year investment gain into an equivalent annual compound return.
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