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Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Calculator

Smoothes out investment volatility to reveal the annualized geometric growth rate of capital.

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Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Calculator

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How This Calculator Works

Measures what an investment would yield annually as if it grew at a steady constant rate.

CAGR Formula

CAGR = (Ending Value / Beginning Value)^(1 / Years) - 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CAGR better than average annual return?
Because average return distorts reality when volatility is high; CAGR accounts for the compounding effect over time.

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