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Investment Return Calculator
Measure investment performance with clear ROI and CAGR metrics while accounting for contributions or withdrawals.
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Investment Return
Measure ROI, absolute gain, and annualized growth from start to finish.
Total invested
$30,000.00
Ending value
$38,000.00
Total gain
$8,000.00
ROI
26.667%
Compound annual growth (CAGR)
6.088%
Average annual gain
$2,000.00
Return formulas
ROI (%) = (Ending value − Total invested) ÷ Total invested × 100. CAGR = (Ending value ÷ Total invested)^(1/years) − 1.
How to use
- Enter the initial investment plus any additional contributions or withdrawals.
- Set the ending value and how many years the money was invested.
- Review ROI, absolute gain, average annual growth, and CAGR together.
Example
Input: Initial = $25,000, Contributions = $5,000, Ending = $38,000, Years = 4
Output: ROI ≈ 32%, Gain = $8,000, CAGR ≈ 7.2%
FAQ & notes
How do I handle withdrawals?
Enter withdrawals as negative contributions so the total invested figure stays accurate.
Is inflation considered?
No. These calculations are nominal. Subtract inflation separately to see real returns.