United States Investment Return Calculator
Evaluate your portfolio performance with CAGR, absolute gain, and inflation-adjusted return estimates. Optimized for United States and tuned for global marketscenarios.
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Investment Return + CAGR Calculator
Evaluate total gain and CAGR from starting value to ending portfolio value.
Total Gain / Loss
$12,000
Region assumptions: United States (USD)
CAGR
9.86%
Total Invested Capital
$20,000
Absolute Return
60.00%
Scenario insights
- Use CAGR for long-term comparison across products.
- Pair this with inflation-adjusted returns for real performance.
Worked Example
Investment growing from $20,000 to $32,000 in 5 years implies CAGR around 9.86% when no additional contributions exist.
Modeling Assumptions
- • Single start and end value snapshot
- • Contributions treated as aggregate adjustment
Source Inputs
- • Portfolio analytics standard CAGR formula
Last updated: 2026-04-15 · Review assumptions before financial decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAGR?
CAGR is compounded annual growth rate — the annualized return that would grow the initial value to final value over the period.
Why include additional contributions?
It helps separate performance from cash added over time, giving a clearer view of true investment growth.
Is CAGR same as average return?
No. CAGR is geometric and reflects compounding. Arithmetic average can overstate long-term performance.