CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the steady annual rate at which an investment would have grown from its starting value to its ending value over a given number of years, assuming gains are reinvested each year. It smooths out year-to-year fluctuations into one comparable number.

What is a good CAGR for investments in Pakistan?

Any CAGR above the inflation rate is real growth. Pakistan's CPI has averaged around 12–15% p.a. over the past decade. The KSE-100 has delivered approximately 18–22% CAGR over long periods. Equity mutual funds typically target 15–25% CAGR depending on market conditions.

What is the difference between CAGR and absolute return?

Absolute return is the total gain over the entire period regardless of time. CAGR accounts for the number of years — it's the annualised rate. A 150% absolute return over 10 years is only a 9.6% CAGR, while an 80% return over 4 years is a 15.8% CAGR.

What is the difference between CAGR and XIRR?

CAGR is for a single lump-sum investment held for a fixed period. XIRR handles multiple cash flows at different dates — it's used for SIPs and irregular investments. If you invest monthly, use XIRR to measure your actual return, not the fund's advertised CAGR.

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Q: How is CAGR calculated?

CAGR = (Ending Value / Beginning Value) ^ (1 / Years) − 1. For example, if Rs 1,00,000 grew to Rs 2,50,000 in 5 years: CAGR = (2.5)^(0.2) − 1 ≈ 20.1% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAGR?

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the steady annual rate at which an investment would have grown from start to end over a given period — assuming gains are reinvested each year. It smooths out year-to-year volatility into one clean, comparable number.

How is CAGR calculated?

CAGR = (Ending Value ÷ Starting Value) ^ (1 ÷ Years) − 1. For example: Rs 1,00,000 growing to Rs 2,50,000 in 5 years → (2.5)^(0.2) − 1 ≈ 20.1% CAGR. This calculator does the maths instantly — just enter your values.

What is a good CAGR in Pakistan?

The minimum useful CAGR is one that beats inflation. Pakistan's CPI has averaged 12–15% p.a. over the past decade, so any CAGR above 15% represents real wealth growth. The KSE-100 has delivered roughly 18–22% CAGR over long periods. Equity mutual funds target 15–25% depending on market conditions.

CAGR vs absolute return — what's the difference?

Absolute return is the total gain regardless of time. CAGR accounts for time — it's the annualised rate. A 150% absolute return over 10 years is a 9.6% CAGR, while an 80% return over 4 years is a 15.8% CAGR. Always compare investments using CAGR, not absolute returns.

When should I use XIRR instead of CAGR?

Use CAGR for a single lump-sum investment held for a fixed period. Use XIRR when you've made multiple investments at different times (like a monthly SIP) or made withdrawals. XIRR handles irregular cash flows; CAGR doesn't. Most mutual fund fact sheets show CAGR for lump-sum performance.