CAGR Calculator

The CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) Calculator determines the smoothed annual rate of return that transforms a beginning value into an ending value over a specified number of years. It is the standard metric for comparing investment performance. Unlike simple average returns which can be misleading, CAGR accounts for compounding and gives you the single annual rate that would produce the same final result. This makes it perfect for comparing investments with different time horizons and volatility profiles. Use CAGR to evaluate past investment performance, compare different asset classes, or reverse-engineer what growth rate you need to achieve a financial goal. It is widely used by analysts, fund managers, and individual investors alike.