Estimate investment growth, profit, ROI %, and CAGR. Add optional monthly contributions, annual fees, and an inflation-adjusted view. Educational estimates only — not financial advice.
Use realistic assumptions. The biggest drivers are time, contributions, and return rate.
This ROI calculator estimates return on investment using profit, ROI %, and (when applicable) CAGR to compare opportunities across different time horizons. Enter your initial investment, final value (or profit), and the time period. ROI shows the total percentage gain; CAGR smooths returns into an annualized rate so you can compare investments with different durations. Use it for simple scenarios (projects, business spends, or investments). For investments with deposits/withdrawals over time, results may differ from true internal rate of return.
Practical tips: use net profit after costs for accuracy; use CAGR when comparing investments over different time periods; treat very high projected returns as higher risk and test downside cases. Limitations: results assume fixed rates and steady payments/contributions. If your situation changes (rate changes, fees, irregular income), rerun the calculator with updated inputs to keep your plan accurate.
If you’re comparing two projects, use the same timeframe and include all costs (setup, tools, transaction fees). That makes ROI comparisons fair and decision-ready.
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We simulate growth period-by-period (monthly/quarterly/annual), add contributions, then apply an annual fee approximation by reducing the gross return. Inflation (if provided) is used only to show a “today’s money” view of the ending value.
This calculator uses standard financial formulas and simplified assumptions (for example: constant rates, regular payments, and rounding). Real-world results can differ due to fees, taxes, rate changes, compounding conventions, and account rules.
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Use these tools together to compare scenarios (fees, contributions, debt payoff, and retirement projections).
ROI (return on investment) measures profit relative to the cost of an investment. It helps compare opportunities on a consistent basis.
A simple ROI formula is (gain − cost) ÷ cost. Some ROI calculations also consider time and ongoing costs.
ROI is total return over the period. Annualised return adjusts the result to a yearly rate so investments of different lengths can be compared.
For a realistic comparison, include known costs such as fees, commissions, and taxes where applicable.
Yes. If the investment loses value or costs exceed gains, ROI becomes negative.