Stock Market Return Calculator
Calculate potential stock market returns on your investment. See how your money grows with lump sum and regular monthly investing.
The stock market has historically returned 8-12% annually over long periods (S&P 500 average: ~10%). This calculator helps you estimate how your investment grows with both a lump sum and regular monthly contributions through the power of compounding.
Tips for Stock Market Return
The S&P 500 has averaged ~10% annual returns over the past century, but individual years vary widely (-37% to +52%)
Dollar-cost averaging (investing fixed amounts monthly) reduces the risk of bad timing
Historically, staying invested for 15+ years has never resulted in a loss in the S&P 500
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it better to invest a lump sum or monthly?
Data sources: Standard mathematical formulas
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