ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment (ROI) in both absolute and annualized percentage form. Enter initial cost and final value to see simple ROI and CAGR for any holding period.
Gain
$500.00
Total ROI
50.00%
Annualized
14.47%
How to use the roi calculator
Enter your initial investment, final value, and years held. The total ROI and annualized (CAGR) ROI compute together.
Formula & explanation
ROI = (final − initial) ÷ initial × 100. Annualized = (final/initial)^(1/years) − 1, ×100.
Examples
1,000 → 1,500 over 3 yr: 50% total ROI, ~14.47% annualized (CAGR).
Frequently asked questions
- ROI vs CAGR?
- ROI is the simple total return. CAGR (compound annual growth rate) annualizes it for fair comparison across time periods.
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