How it works
Find a constant annual growth rate between two positive values. Intermediate deposits and withdrawals are excluded.
Inputs and units
| Input | Example value | What to enter |
|---|---|---|
| Initial value | 10,000 | Enter a numeric value. Must be greater than zero. |
| Final value | 15,000 | Enter a numeric value. Must be greater than zero. |
| Years held | 4 | Enter a numeric value. Must be greater than zero. |
Worked example
Show example inputs and results
This example is generated by the same calculation engine using the starting values in the form. Your own inputs produce your own result.
- Initial value
- 10,000
- Final value
- 15,000
- Years held
- 4
Complete example results
- Annualized return
- 10.66819197 %
Reading the result
Match the rate period to the payment period. Fees and taxes absent from the inputs are not added automatically; compare totals with the same cost coverage.
Questions and answers
Can I use the example values for my own calculation?
The example values illustrate the calculation. Replace every input with your own information, especially dates, rates and the selected operation.
Why are some results rounded?
Results display up to 8 decimal places. Calculations use the unrounded values; very small values use scientific notation. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic can introduce tiny rounding differences.
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