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
Key takeaways
- Sample only: $10,000.00 → $15,000.00 over 3 years → ROI about 50.00%, profit $5,000.00, annualized about 14.47%.
- Total ROI ignores how long you held; annualized return normalizes for years when you enter them.
- Not a forecast: Markets can lose value. This is transparent arithmetic for learning.
- How the ROI calculator works
How it works
Total ROI is the percent gain or loss on the initial amount. Optional annualized return uses a CAGR-style formula. Details: how we calculate.
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How does this ROI calculator work?
It uses ROI % = (final − initial) ÷ initial × 100. Optional annualized return uses (final ÷ initial)^(1 ÷ years) − 1. Sample: $10,000.00 → $15,000.00 in 3 years → ROI about 50.00%, annualized about 14.47%. Educational only.
Is this investment advice?
No. Educational arithmetic only—not securities recommendations or performance forecasts.
What is annualized return here?
A CAGR-style rate that, if compounded annually over the years you enter, would grow the initial amount to the final value under a constant-return model.
Can I prefill from a link?
Yes. Parameters: initial, final, years.
Is this calculator free?
Yes—free, no signup. Educational math only.
How we calculate · Common questions · Sample prefill · Compound interest · Simple interest
Disclaimer: Educational estimates only—not investment advice, securities offers, or guaranteed returns.
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