ROI example · Educational math
What is the ROI if $10,000 grows to $15,000 in 3 years?
Stated sample values—not market forecasts.
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Direct answer
Direct answer (stated sample only): $10,000.00 ending at $15,000.00 over 3 years has ROI about 50.00% (net $5,000.00; multiple 1.50×). Annualized about 14.47%. Not investment advice or a forecast.
Compare sample final values
Same initial ($10,000.00) and years (3).
| Final value | ROI | Profit / loss | Annualized |
|---|---|---|---|
| $11,000.00 | 10.00% | $1,000.00 | 3.23% |
| $12,000.00 | 20.00% | $2,000.00 | 6.27% |
| $15,000.00 | 50.00% | $5,000.00 | 14.47% |
| $18,000.00 | 80.00% | $8,000.00 | 21.64% |
| $20,000.00 | 100.00% | $10,000.00 | 25.99% |
Educational arithmetic only. Not investment advice, a securities recommendation, or a forecast of future returns. Taxes, fees, and dividends are not modeled unless included in your final value.
Compare final values
Same initial investment and years| Final value | ROI | Profit / loss | Annualized |
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Formulas used
ROI % = (final − initial) ÷ initial × 100Annualized ≈ (final ÷ initial)^(1 ÷ years) − 1when years > 0 and final ≥ 0
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Common questions
What is the ROI and annualized return if $10,000 grows to $15,000 in 3 years?
Direct answer (stated sample only): $10,000.00 ending at $15,000.00 over 3 years has ROI about 50.00% (net $5,000.00; multiple 1.50×). Annualized about 14.47%. Not investment advice or a forecast.
Is this a guaranteed return?
No. Sample numbers illustrate math only—not market performance.
How do I change the numbers?
Open the prefilled ROI calculator and edit initial, final, or years.
Educational only. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.