Rate of Return
Enter the starting value, ending value, and time period.
Annualized return (CAGR)
0%
Total return: 0%
Total return
0%
Total gain
$0
Annualized return (CAGR)
0%
Simple annual return
0%
Money multiple
0x
Doubling time (Rule 72)
0 yrs
Worked example
With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting value ($) | $10,000 |
| Ending value ($) | $18,000 |
| Time period (years) | 5 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Annualized return (CAGR) | +12.47% |
| Total return | +80.0% |
| Total gain | +$8,000 |
| Simple annual return | +16.0% |
| Money multiple | 1.80x |
| Doubling time (Rule 72) | 5.8 yrs |
Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.
How to use the Rate of Return
- Starting value ($) — default $10,000
- Ending value ($) — default $18,000
- Time period (years) — default 5
- Press Calculate to update the results instantly.