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CAGR Calculator

Compound Annual Growth Rate — measure the true annual growth of any investment. Works three ways: find CAGR, find future value, or find required investment.

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Find CAGR

Your original investment amount
What your investment is worth now / at maturity
years
How many years you held the investment
CAGR Formula
CAGR = (FV / PV)1/n − 1
FV = Final ValuePV = Present Valuen = Years
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About CAGR Calculator

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady annual rate. It is the most accurate way to compare investment performance over time, eliminating the noise of year-to-year volatility.

CAGR Formula

CAGR = (FV / PV)^(1/n) − 1

  • FV — Final Value of the investment
  • PV — Present / Initial Value of the investment
  • n — Number of years

Three Modes of the Calculator

  • Find CAGR: You know what you invested and what it's worth now — find the annual growth rate.
  • Find Future Value: You know how much you're investing and the expected CAGR — find the maturity amount.
  • Find Present Value: You have a future goal — find how much you need to invest today at a given CAGR.

CAGR vs Absolute Return vs XIRR

  • Absolute Return: Simple percentage gain irrespective of time. Not comparable across different periods.
  • CAGR: Annualised return — makes any two investments comparable regardless of duration. Best for lumpsum investments.
  • XIRR: Extended IRR — used for SIPs and irregular cash flows. More accurate than CAGR for periodic investments.

Typical CAGRs in India (Historical, Not Guaranteed)

  • Savings Account: 3–4% p.a.
  • Fixed Deposit (5yr): 6.5–7.5% p.a.
  • PPF: 7.1% p.a. (current rate)
  • Debt Mutual Funds: 6–9% p.a.
  • Nifty 50 (10-yr rolling): ~12% p.a.
  • Mid/Small Cap Equity: 13–18% p.a. (with high risk)