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Calculate the compound annual growth rate between two values.
CAGR
13.99%
Total return
150.00%
Multiple
2.50×

Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is the smoothed annual rate that takes a starting value to an ending value over a number of years. It's the standard way to compare the performance of investments over different time periods on an apples-to-apples basis.

Frequently asked questions

What is CAGR?

CAGR is the constant annual rate at which an investment would have grown to reach its final value, assuming profits were reinvested each year. It's calculated as (End / Start)^(1/years) − 1.

How is CAGR different from average return?

A simple average ignores compounding and can overstate performance. CAGR reflects the actual compounded growth and is a more honest measure of long-term returns.

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