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Compound growth calculator

Separate deposits from growth under a constant-return scenario.

Scenario balance

Enter your assumptions to calculate.

A constant return is an assumption, not a forecast.

What this calculation assumes

Assumes end-of-month contributions and monthly compounding at (1 + annual rate)^(1/12) − 1. No taxes, fees or withdrawals. Dollars are illustrative units, not currency conversion.

The formula

Balance is updated each month as previous balance × (1 + monthly rate) + contribution. At 0%, growth is zero and only deposits increase the balance.

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