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Stock Return CAGR Calculator

Calculate the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of your stock investment. See the true annualized return of any investment over any time period.

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the true annualized return of your stock investment, smoothing out year-to-year volatility. If your stock went from $10,000 to $28,000 over 7 years, the CAGR tells you the equivalent steady annual return.

Tips for Stock Return CAGR

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CAGR is more meaningful than simple average return because it accounts for compounding

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The S&P 500 CAGR over the past 30 years has been approximately 10-11% per year

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Always compare CAGR against inflation (typically 2-4%) to understand real returns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good CAGR for stocks?
A CAGR of 10-12% is excellent for a diversified stock portfolio (matching the S&P 500 historical average). Individual stocks vary widely — some achieve 20%+ CAGR while others lose money. A CAGR above 15% sustained over 10+ years is exceptional.
Last updated: April 2026

Data sources: Standard mathematical formulas

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