Annualized return by starting value, ending value, and period
$10K to $20K over 5 years CAGR
Growing $10K to $20K over 5 years is a compound annual growth rate of 14.87%.
Key results
This compound rate assumes no contributions or withdrawals between the start and end.
- CAGR
- 14.87%
- Total return
- 100%
- Value multiple
- 2.00×
Performance assumptions
- Starting value
- $10,000
- Ending value
- $20,000
- Period
- 5 years
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Calculator inputs
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Enter the asset value at the beginning of the period.
Enter the asset value at the end of the period.
Decimal-year periods are supported.
Results
The constant annual rate that links the starting and ending values.
- Total return
- 100.0%
- Value multiple
- 2×
CAGR does not show the path between the starting and ending values. Contributions, withdrawals, taxes, fees, and volatility require separate analysis.
Annualized return: 14.87%
CAGR questions
How is CAGR different from an average return?
CAGR includes compounding and is the constant annual rate connecting the starting and ending values. It can differ from the arithmetic average of yearly returns.
Can CAGR show a loss?
Yes. If the ending value is lower than the starting value, CAGR and total return are negative.
What if I made additional investments?
CAGR alone cannot separate performance from contributions or withdrawals. Use a cash-flow-aware return measure instead.