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Stock Return (CAGR) Calculator
Enter a buy price, sell price, and holding period to find out your annualised return — and how it compares to a fixed deposit or the Nifty 50.
Investment
₹1.00 K
₹2.50 K
5 yrs
Your return over 5 yrs
CAGR (Annualised Return)
20.11%
Beats Nifty 50 long-run average — excellent.
Absolute Return
₹1.00 K → ₹2.50 K
150.0%
Benchmarks Beaten
Beat all 3 benchmarks!
3 / 3
What is CAGR?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the single annual rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady pace each year.
It's the fairest way to compare investments over different time periods. A stock that doubled in 3 years had a ~26% CAGR. One that doubled in 10 years had only ~7% CAGR.
The Formula
CAGR = (End / Start)^(1/years) − 1
Benchmarks: Savings ~3.5% · FD ~7% · Nifty 50 avg ~13%
Why CAGR matters
- Accounts for compounding — simple returns can mislead.
- Always compare CAGR to inflation (6%) and alternatives.
- Mutual fund "returns" are always quoted as CAGR.
₹1.00 K → ₹2.50 K in 5 yrs = 20.11% CAGR. Beats Nifty 50 long-run average — excellent.
CAGR vs Benchmarks