Calculate investment returns and CAGR
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the smoothed annual return assuming reinvestment. It enables fair comparison between investments of different durations. A 100% total return over 5 years equals ~15% CAGR.
Absolute return = (Final Value - Initial Value) / Initial Value × 100. If you invested ₹10,000 and now have ₹15,000, absolute return is (15000-10000)/10000 × 100 = 50%. It doesn't consider time.
Yes, total return includes capital appreciation plus dividends received. A stock rising 10% with 2% dividend yield gives 12% total return. Reinvesting dividends compounds returns significantly over time.
Nominal return is the stated return. Real return = nominal return - inflation. 12% nominal return with 6% inflation gives 6% real return. Real returns show actual purchasing power gain.
Good returns vary by asset class: Equity 10-15% long-term, debt funds 6-8%, FDs 5-7%. Beat inflation (6-7%) at minimum. Compare returns to benchmark indices and similar products. Risk-adjusted returns matter more than absolute numbers.
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