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Stock CAGR Calculator

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Calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate from a start value, end value, and time period — with absolute return, total gain, Rule of 72, and a year-by-year growth chart.

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1. Investment details

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⚠ Informational only — not financial or investment advice. Past CAGR does not predict future returns.

2. CAGR result

+20.11% CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate over 5 yrs
Start value
₹10,000
End value
₹25,000
Total gain
+₹15,000
Absolute return
+150%
Doubles every
3.58 yrs (Rule of 72)

Growth at 20.11% CAGR

Year 0: ₹10,000Year 5: ₹25,000

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How to Use

  1. 1 Select your currency (₹ INR, $ USD, etc.)
  2. 2 Enter the initial / purchase value of the investment
  3. 3 Enter the final / current value
  4. 4 Enter the number of years held (decimals supported, e.g. 2.5)
  5. 5 Read the CAGR, absolute return, total gain, and doubling time instantly

Features

  • CAGR = (End Value / Start Value)^(1/Years) − 1 — correctly handles gains and losses
  • Absolute return (%) = simple percentage change from start to end
  • Rule of 72: estimates the years to double at the current CAGR
  • Year-by-year growth chart plotted as an inline sparkline
  • Supports fractional years for investments held less than a full year
  • Gain shown in green, loss in red for instant visual recognition

Why it Matters

CAGR cuts through the noise of market volatility by showing you the smoothed annual rate at which an investment grew. A stock that doubled in 7 years has a CAGR of ~10.4% — exactly the same as another that went up 43% in 3 years. Knowing the CAGR lets you compare investments on a level playing field, benchmark against an index, and make informed decisions about where your money is growing fastest.

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Use Cases

Stock Returns

Calculate the CAGR of a stock held over multiple years

Mutual Fund Review

Compare fund CAGR against benchmark index returns

Real Estate

Work out the annual appreciation rate of a property investment

Business Growth

Measure revenue or profit CAGR to benchmark year-on-year performance

What this tool does

The Stock CAGR Calculator computes the Compound Annual Growth Rate of any investment from a start value, an end value, and the time period. It also shows the absolute return, total gain or loss, the Rule of 72 doubling time, and a year-by-year growth sparkline.

How it works

Enter the starting and ending values and the number of years. The formula CAGR = (End / Start)^(1/Years) − 1 is applied and results appear instantly. Fractional years are supported for investments held less than a full calendar year.

Informational only — not financial advice

This calculator is for general information only. Past CAGR does not predict future returns. It is not a substitute for professional financial or investment advice — consult a qualified adviser before making any investment decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAGR?
CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate. It is the rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady rate each year. CAGR = (End Value / Start Value)^(1 / Years) − 1. It is the most common way to compare the performance of investments held for different periods.
What is the difference between CAGR and absolute return?
Absolute return is simply the total percentage gain or loss from start to end, regardless of time. CAGR is the annualised equivalent — it accounts for how long the investment was held. An investment that doubled (100% absolute return) in 10 years has a CAGR of ~7.2%, while doubling in 5 years gives a CAGR of ~14.9%.
What is the Rule of 72?
The Rule of 72 is a mental shortcut to estimate how long an investment takes to double at a given CAGR: Years to double ≈ 72 / CAGR (%). At 10% CAGR, money doubles in ~7.2 years. The rule is accurate for rates between about 6% and 15%.
Can I use this for fractional years?
Yes. The years field accepts decimals. Enter 2.5 for 2 years and 6 months, 0.5 for 6 months, and so on. The CAGR formula handles fractional exponents correctly.
Does CAGR account for dividends?
This calculator works with the values you provide. To include dividend returns, use the total return value (price appreciation + reinvested dividends) as the end value. This is also called Total Return CAGR.
Is this financial advice?
No. This calculator is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial or investment advice. Past CAGR does not predict future returns. Consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before making investment decisions.
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