$$CAGR = \left[ \left( \frac{Final Value}{Initial Value} \right)^{\frac{1}{n}} - 1 \right] \times 100$$
Where $n$ is the number of years.
Cagr Engine
Standalone Financial Module
CAGR Analyzer
Annualized Growth Metric
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5 Years
Compounded Annual Growth Rate
20.11%
Performance Metrics
Absolute vs Annualized
Total Gain
₹1.50 Lakh
Absolute Return
150.00%
Growth Multiple
2.50x
The Smoothing Effect
While your actual investment may have fluctuated, a CAGR of **20.11%** means your money grew as if it earned a steady return every year for **5 years**.
CAGR Formula
Investment Wisdom
Understanding CAGR
Volatility Shield
Unlike absolute returns, CAGR "smooths" out the market's ups and downs. It provides a single, steady rate that shows what your annual return would be if the growth had been constant.
True Comparison
CAGR is the best way to compare different assets (like Real Estate vs. Mutual Funds) over different time periods. It levels the playing field so you can see which investment actually worked harder.
Time Sensitivity
A 100% return sounds great, but it's much better over 2 years than over 10. CAGR highlights the "cost of time," helping you understand if your returns are actually beating inflation and benchmarks.
Pro Tip: Beware of the "Entry Point"
CAGR is highly sensitive to the start and end dates. If you calculate CAGR starting at a market bottom and ending at a peak, the number may look better than the long-term reality of the asset.