Rate of Return Calculator

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Annual rate of returnModerate return
6.05%

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of your investment

Total return0.8%
Projected future value$18,000.00
Total contributions$10,000.00
Total growth$8,000.00
Total contributed$10,000.00
Total growth$8,000.00
6.05% %
Negative<0%Below inflation0%-3%Moderate3%-7%Strong7%-12%Exceptional12%+

Annual rate of return: 6.05% per year

  • Your investment grew from $10,000 to $18,000 over 10 years.
  • Total growth from compounding was $8,000.
  • At this rate, money doubles roughly every 11.9 years (Rule of 72).

Next stepCompare this rate against a relevant benchmark (e.g., S&P 500 index) to gauge whether active management or asset allocation is adding value.

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