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ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment and annualized return.

Investment outcome
$
$
yrs

Return on investment

40.0%

Gain

$4,000

Annualized (CAGR)

11.87%

ROI vs. CAGR

ROI is the total percentage gain regardless of time; CAGR spreads it into an equivalent yearly rate. A 40% ROI is excellent over 3 years (11.9% CAGR) and mediocre over 10 (3.4%). Always annualize before comparing investments held for different periods.

Count every cost

Honest ROI includes all cash out: fees, taxes, maintenance, and your time where relevant. Real estate 'doubled my money' claims often omit a decade of property tax, insurance, and repairs that cut the true CAGR by several points.

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