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| # | BEGINNING BALANCE | INTEREST | CONTRIBUTION | ENDING BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,383.75 | $1,300.67 | $2,400.00 | $23,700.67 |
| 2 | $27,293.12 | $1,528.92 | $2,400.00 | $27,629.59 |
| 3 | $31,443.61 | $1,771.24 | $2,400.00 | $31,800.83 |
| 4 | $35,850.10 | $2,028.52 | $2,400.00 | $36,229.35 |
| 5 | $40,528.37 | $2,301.66 | $2,400.00 | $40,931.01 |
| 6 | $45,495.18 | $2,591.65 | $2,400.00 | $45,922.66 |
| 7 | $50,768.34 | $2,899.52 | $2,400.00 | $51,222.18 |
| 8 | $56,366.73 | $3,226.38 | $2,400.00 | $56,848.56 |
| 9 | $62,310.42 | $3,573.41 | $2,400.00 | $62,821.97 |
| 10 | $68,620.70 | $3,941.83 | $2,400.00 | $69,163.80 |
| 11 | $75,320.19 | $4,332.98 | $2,400.00 | $75,896.79 |
| 12 | $82,432.88 | $4,748.26 | $2,400.00 | $83,045.05 |
| 13 | $89,984.28 | $5,189.15 | $2,400.00 | $90,634.20 |
| 14 | $98,001.42 | $5,657.23 | $2,400.00 | $98,691.43 |
| 15 | $106,513.05 | $6,154.18 | $2,400.00 | $107,245.61 |
| # | BEGINNING BALANCE | INTEREST | CONTRIBUTION | ENDING BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,000.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | $20,300.00 |
| 2 | $20,300.00 | $101.50 | $200.00 | $20,601.50 |
| 3 | $20,601.50 | $103.01 | $200.00 | $20,904.51 |
| 4 | $20,904.51 | $104.52 | $200.00 | $21,209.03 |
| 5 | $21,209.03 | $106.05 | $200.00 | $21,515.08 |
| 6 | $21,515.08 | $107.58 | $200.00 | $21,822.65 |
| 7 | $21,822.65 | $109.11 | $200.00 | $22,131.76 |
| 8 | $22,131.76 | $110.66 | $200.00 | $22,442.42 |
| 9 | $22,442.42 | $112.21 | $200.00 | $22,754.63 |
| 10 | $22,754.63 | $113.77 | $200.00 | $23,068.41 |
| 11 | $23,068.41 | $115.34 | $200.00 | $23,383.75 |
| 12 | $23,383.75 | $116.92 | $200.00 | $23,700.67 |
| Year 1 End | ||||
| 13 | $23,700.67 | $118.50 | $200.00 | $24,019.17 |
| 14 | $24,019.17 | $120.10 | $200.00 | $24,339.27 |
| 15 | $24,339.27 | $121.70 | $200.00 | $24,660.96 |
| 16 | $24,660.96 | $123.30 | $200.00 | $24,984.27 |
| 17 | $24,984.27 | $124.92 | $200.00 | $25,309.19 |
| 18 | $25,309.19 | $126.55 | $200.00 | $25,635.74 |
| 19 | $25,635.74 | $128.18 | $200.00 | $25,963.92 |
| 20 | $25,963.92 | $129.82 | $200.00 | $26,293.73 |
| 21 | $26,293.73 | $131.47 | $200.00 | $26,625.20 |
| 22 | $26,625.20 | $133.13 | $200.00 | $26,958.33 |
| 23 | $26,958.33 | $134.79 | $200.00 | $27,293.12 |
| 24 | $27,293.12 | $136.47 | $200.00 | $27,629.59 |
| Year 2 End | ||||
| 25 | $27,629.59 | $138.15 | $200.00 | $27,967.73 |
| 26 | $27,967.73 | $139.84 | $200.00 | $28,307.57 |
| 27 | $28,307.57 | $141.54 | $200.00 | $28,649.11 |
| 28 | $28,649.11 | $143.25 | $200.00 | $28,992.36 |
| 29 | $28,992.36 | $144.96 | $200.00 | $29,337.32 |
| 30 | $29,337.32 | $146.69 | $200.00 | $29,684.00 |
| 31 | $29,684.00 | $148.42 | $200.00 | $30,032.42 |
| 32 | $30,032.42 | $150.16 | $200.00 | $30,382.59 |
| 33 | $30,382.59 | $151.91 | $200.00 | $30,734.50 |
| 34 | $30,734.50 | $153.67 | $200.00 | $31,088.17 |
| 35 | $31,088.17 | $155.44 | $200.00 | $31,443.61 |
| 36 | $31,443.61 | $157.22 | $200.00 | $31,800.83 |
| Year 3 End | ||||
| 37 | $31,800.83 | $159.00 | $200.00 | $32,159.84 |
| 38 | $32,159.84 | $160.80 | $200.00 | $32,520.63 |
| 39 | $32,520.63 | $162.60 | $200.00 | $32,883.24 |
| 40 | $32,883.24 | $164.42 | $200.00 | $33,247.65 |
| 41 | $33,247.65 | $166.24 | $200.00 | $33,613.89 |
| 42 | $33,613.89 | $168.07 | $200.00 | $33,981.96 |
| 43 | $33,981.96 | $169.91 | $200.00 | $34,351.87 |
| 44 | $34,351.87 | $171.76 | $200.00 | $34,723.63 |
| 45 | $34,723.63 | $173.62 | $200.00 | $35,097.25 |
| 46 | $35,097.25 | $175.49 | $200.00 | $35,472.74 |
| 47 | $35,472.74 | $177.36 | $200.00 | $35,850.10 |
| 48 | $35,850.10 | $179.25 | $200.00 | $36,229.35 |
| Year 4 End | ||||
| 49 | $36,229.35 | $181.15 | $200.00 | $36,610.50 |
| 50 | $36,610.50 | $183.05 | $200.00 | $36,993.55 |
| 51 | $36,993.55 | $184.97 | $200.00 | $37,378.52 |
| 52 | $37,378.52 | $186.89 | $200.00 | $37,765.41 |
| 53 | $37,765.41 | $188.83 | $200.00 | $38,154.24 |
| 54 | $38,154.24 | $190.77 | $200.00 | $38,545.01 |
| 55 | $38,545.01 | $192.73 | $200.00 | $38,937.73 |
| 56 | $38,937.73 | $194.69 | $200.00 | $39,332.42 |
| 57 | $39,332.42 | $196.66 | $200.00 | $39,729.08 |
| 58 | $39,729.08 | $198.65 | $200.00 | $40,127.73 |
| 59 | $40,127.73 | $200.64 | $200.00 | $40,528.37 |
| 60 | $40,528.37 | $202.64 | $200.00 | $40,931.01 |
| Year 5 End | ||||
| 61 | $40,931.01 | $204.66 | $200.00 | $41,335.66 |
| 62 | $41,335.66 | $206.68 | $200.00 | $41,742.34 |
| 63 | $41,742.34 | $208.71 | $200.00 | $42,151.05 |
| 64 | $42,151.05 | $210.76 | $200.00 | $42,561.81 |
| 65 | $42,561.81 | $212.81 | $200.00 | $42,974.62 |
| 66 | $42,974.62 | $214.87 | $200.00 | $43,389.49 |
| 67 | $43,389.49 | $216.95 | $200.00 | $43,806.44 |
| 68 | $43,806.44 | $219.03 | $200.00 | $44,225.47 |
| 69 | $44,225.47 | $221.13 | $200.00 | $44,646.60 |
| 70 | $44,646.60 | $223.23 | $200.00 | $45,069.83 |
| 71 | $45,069.83 | $225.35 | $200.00 | $45,495.18 |
| 72 | $45,495.18 | $227.48 | $200.00 | $45,922.66 |
| Year 6 End | ||||
| 73 | $45,922.66 | $229.61 | $200.00 | $46,352.27 |
| 74 | $46,352.27 | $231.76 | $200.00 | $46,784.03 |
| 75 | $46,784.03 | $233.92 | $200.00 | $47,217.95 |
| 76 | $47,217.95 | $236.09 | $200.00 | $47,654.04 |
| 77 | $47,654.04 | $238.27 | $200.00 | $48,092.31 |
| 78 | $48,092.31 | $240.46 | $200.00 | $48,532.77 |
| 79 | $48,532.77 | $242.66 | $200.00 | $48,975.44 |
| 80 | $48,975.44 | $244.88 | $200.00 | $49,420.31 |
| 81 | $49,420.31 | $247.10 | $200.00 | $49,867.42 |
| 82 | $49,867.42 | $249.34 | $200.00 | $50,316.75 |
| 83 | $50,316.75 | $251.58 | $200.00 | $50,768.34 |
| 84 | $50,768.34 | $253.84 | $200.00 | $51,222.18 |
| Year 7 End | ||||
| 85 | $51,222.18 | $256.11 | $200.00 | $51,678.29 |
| 86 | $51,678.29 | $258.39 | $200.00 | $52,136.68 |
| 87 | $52,136.68 | $260.68 | $200.00 | $52,597.36 |
| 88 | $52,597.36 | $262.99 | $200.00 | $53,060.35 |
| 89 | $53,060.35 | $265.30 | $200.00 | $53,525.65 |
| 90 | $53,525.65 | $267.63 | $200.00 | $53,993.28 |
| 91 | $53,993.28 | $269.97 | $200.00 | $54,463.25 |
| 92 | $54,463.25 | $272.32 | $200.00 | $54,935.56 |
| 93 | $54,935.56 | $274.68 | $200.00 | $55,410.24 |
| 94 | $55,410.24 | $277.05 | $200.00 | $55,887.29 |
| 95 | $55,887.29 | $279.44 | $200.00 | $56,366.73 |
| 96 | $56,366.73 | $281.83 | $200.00 | $56,848.56 |
| Year 8 End | ||||
| 97 | $56,848.56 | $284.24 | $200.00 | $57,332.81 |
| 98 | $57,332.81 | $286.66 | $200.00 | $57,819.47 |
| 99 | $57,819.47 | $289.10 | $200.00 | $58,308.57 |
| 100 | $58,308.57 | $291.54 | $200.00 | $58,800.11 |
| 101 | $58,800.11 | $294.00 | $200.00 | $59,294.11 |
| 102 | $59,294.11 | $296.47 | $200.00 | $59,790.58 |
| 103 | $59,790.58 | $298.95 | $200.00 | $60,289.53 |
| 104 | $60,289.53 | $301.45 | $200.00 | $60,790.98 |
| 105 | $60,790.98 | $303.95 | $200.00 | $61,294.94 |
| 106 | $61,294.94 | $306.47 | $200.00 | $61,801.41 |
| 107 | $61,801.41 | $309.01 | $200.00 | $62,310.42 |
| 108 | $62,310.42 | $311.55 | $200.00 | $62,821.97 |
| Year 9 End | ||||
| 109 | $62,821.97 | $314.11 | $200.00 | $63,336.08 |
| 110 | $63,336.08 | $316.68 | $200.00 | $63,852.76 |
| 111 | $63,852.76 | $319.26 | $200.00 | $64,372.02 |
| 112 | $64,372.02 | $321.86 | $200.00 | $64,893.88 |
| 113 | $64,893.88 | $324.47 | $200.00 | $65,418.35 |
| 114 | $65,418.35 | $327.09 | $200.00 | $65,945.45 |
| 115 | $65,945.45 | $329.73 | $200.00 | $66,475.17 |
| 116 | $66,475.17 | $332.38 | $200.00 | $67,007.55 |
| 117 | $67,007.55 | $335.04 | $200.00 | $67,542.59 |
| 118 | $67,542.59 | $337.71 | $200.00 | $68,080.30 |
| 119 | $68,080.30 | $340.40 | $200.00 | $68,620.70 |
| 120 | $68,620.70 | $343.10 | $200.00 | $69,163.80 |
| Year 10 End | ||||
| 121 | $69,163.80 | $345.82 | $200.00 | $69,709.62 |
| 122 | $69,709.62 | $348.55 | $200.00 | $70,258.17 |
| 123 | $70,258.17 | $351.29 | $200.00 | $70,809.46 |
| 124 | $70,809.46 | $354.05 | $200.00 | $71,363.51 |
| 125 | $71,363.51 | $356.82 | $200.00 | $71,920.33 |
| 126 | $71,920.33 | $359.60 | $200.00 | $72,479.93 |
| 127 | $72,479.93 | $362.40 | $200.00 | $73,042.33 |
| 128 | $73,042.33 | $365.21 | $200.00 | $73,607.54 |
| 129 | $73,607.54 | $368.04 | $200.00 | $74,175.58 |
| 130 | $74,175.58 | $370.88 | $200.00 | $74,746.46 |
| 131 | $74,746.46 | $373.73 | $200.00 | $75,320.19 |
| 132 | $75,320.19 | $376.60 | $200.00 | $75,896.79 |
| Year 11 End | ||||
| 133 | $75,896.79 | $379.48 | $200.00 | $76,476.27 |
| 134 | $76,476.27 | $382.38 | $200.00 | $77,058.65 |
| 135 | $77,058.65 | $385.29 | $200.00 | $77,643.95 |
| 136 | $77,643.95 | $388.22 | $200.00 | $78,232.17 |
| 137 | $78,232.17 | $391.16 | $200.00 | $78,823.33 |
| 138 | $78,823.33 | $394.12 | $200.00 | $79,417.44 |
| 139 | $79,417.44 | $397.09 | $200.00 | $80,014.53 |
| 140 | $80,014.53 | $400.07 | $200.00 | $80,614.60 |
| 141 | $80,614.60 | $403.07 | $200.00 | $81,217.68 |
| 142 | $81,217.68 | $406.09 | $200.00 | $81,823.77 |
| 143 | $81,823.77 | $409.12 | $200.00 | $82,432.88 |
| 144 | $82,432.88 | $412.16 | $200.00 | $83,045.05 |
| Year 12 End | ||||
| 145 | $83,045.05 | $415.23 | $200.00 | $83,660.27 |
| 146 | $83,660.27 | $418.30 | $200.00 | $84,278.58 |
| 147 | $84,278.58 | $421.39 | $200.00 | $84,899.97 |
| 148 | $84,899.97 | $424.50 | $200.00 | $85,524.47 |
| 149 | $85,524.47 | $427.62 | $200.00 | $86,152.09 |
| 150 | $86,152.09 | $430.76 | $200.00 | $86,782.85 |
| 151 | $86,782.85 | $433.91 | $200.00 | $87,416.77 |
| 152 | $87,416.77 | $437.08 | $200.00 | $88,053.85 |
| 153 | $88,053.85 | $440.27 | $200.00 | $88,694.12 |
| 154 | $88,694.12 | $443.47 | $200.00 | $89,337.59 |
| 155 | $89,337.59 | $446.69 | $200.00 | $89,984.28 |
| 156 | $89,984.28 | $449.92 | $200.00 | $90,634.20 |
| Year 13 End | ||||
| 157 | $90,634.20 | $453.17 | $200.00 | $91,287.37 |
| 158 | $91,287.37 | $456.44 | $200.00 | $91,943.81 |
| 159 | $91,943.81 | $459.72 | $200.00 | $92,603.53 |
| 160 | $92,603.53 | $463.02 | $200.00 | $93,266.54 |
| 161 | $93,266.54 | $466.33 | $200.00 | $93,932.88 |
| 162 | $93,932.88 | $469.66 | $200.00 | $94,602.54 |
| 163 | $94,602.54 | $473.01 | $200.00 | $95,275.55 |
| 164 | $95,275.55 | $476.38 | $200.00 | $95,951.93 |
| 165 | $95,951.93 | $479.76 | $200.00 | $96,631.69 |
| 166 | $96,631.69 | $483.16 | $200.00 | $97,314.85 |
| 167 | $97,314.85 | $486.57 | $200.00 | $98,001.42 |
| 168 | $98,001.42 | $490.01 | $200.00 | $98,691.43 |
| Year 14 End | ||||
| 169 | $98,691.43 | $493.46 | $200.00 | $99,384.89 |
| 170 | $99,384.89 | $496.92 | $200.00 | $100,081.81 |
| 171 | $100,081.81 | $500.41 | $200.00 | $100,782.22 |
| 172 | $100,782.22 | $503.91 | $200.00 | $101,486.13 |
| 173 | $101,486.13 | $507.43 | $200.00 | $102,193.56 |
| 174 | $102,193.56 | $510.97 | $200.00 | $102,904.53 |
| 175 | $102,904.53 | $514.52 | $200.00 | $103,619.05 |
| 176 | $103,619.05 | $518.10 | $200.00 | $104,337.15 |
| 177 | $104,337.15 | $521.69 | $200.00 | $105,058.83 |
| 178 | $105,058.83 | $525.29 | $200.00 | $105,784.13 |
| 179 | $105,784.13 | $528.92 | $200.00 | $106,513.05 |
| 180 | $106,513.05 | $532.57 | $200.00 | $107,245.61 |
| Year 15 End | ||||
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
Table of Contents
Use this versatile investment calculator to determine any specific parameter of your investment plan. Navigate through the tabs to select the metric you want to calculate. For example, click the "Return Rate" tab to discover the exact rate of return needed to achieve your financial goals.
Investing is the proven strategy of putting your money to work to generate additional wealth and passive income. Whether you are projecting long-term growth or analyzing fixed-rate investments, this tool provides the insights you need to make informed financial decisions.
Key Investment Variables
Every financial investment consists of several foundational components. Understanding these variables will help you maximize your portfolio's growth.
- Starting amount – Often referred to as the principal or initial investment, this is the money you start with. It could represent a hefty savings account for a down payment, an inheritance, or the upfront purchase of precious metals.
- End amount – The final target value or expected balance at the conclusion of your investment's time horizon.
- Return rate – For many investors, this is the most critical metric. While it appears as a simple percentage, the rate of return (ROI) is the benchmark used to compare the profitability and attractiveness of various financial assets.
- Investment length – The time horizon over which your investment will grow. Because of the power of compound interest, investments held over longer periods generally yield significantly higher profits.
- Additional contribution – While you can invest a single lump sum, making regular, additional contributions over the life of your investment will dramatically accelerate your wealth accumulation and result in a higher final value.
Different Types of Investments
The financial markets offer a vast array of investment alternatives. Our Investment Calculator can help you analyze a wide range of opportunities. Below are some of the most common asset classes.
Certificates of Deposit
A Certificate of Deposit (CD), available at most financial institutions, is a straightforward example of an investment easily tracked with this calculator. CDs are widely considered low-risk investments. In the United States, most bank deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), providing peace of mind for conservative investors.
Interest rates on CDs typically increase the longer you agree to leave your money deposited. Because the interest rate is locked in for a specific term, a CD offers a predictable return on investment. Savings and money market accounts are alternative low-risk options, though they usually offer more modest interest yields. If you are specifically looking into CDs, we also offer a dedicated CD Calculator.
Bonds
Investing in bonds or debentures can be a reliable way to generate fixed income. However, bond investing involves varying levels of risk. Generally, the higher the risk associated with the bond issuer, the higher the interest rate (or yield) offered to investors. Corporate bonds are issued by companies and are graded by credit rating agencies such as Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's.
Investing in bonds from highly-rated, low-risk corporations is safer, though it naturally yields a lower interest rate. Conversely, investing in lower-rated companies offers higher returns but carries the risk of the company defaulting, which could lead to a loss of principal.
Bonds can be purchased for short-term or long-term durations. Differences in market supply and demand can create short-term trading opportunities. A short-term bond investor might buy low and sell high before maturity, capitalizing on price fluctuations. It is important to note that bond prices and interest rates are inversely related: when interest rates rise, bond prices fall.
For a more conservative approach, holding bonds until maturity is a relatively safe strategy. At maturity, bondholders receive the full face value of the bond, alongside biannual interest payments. Long-term bond investors do not need to worry about day-to-day market value fluctuations or the impact of shifting interest rates on their underlying strategy.
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are a unique type of U.S. Treasury bond designed specifically to protect investors against inflation. Unlike traditional treasury bonds, the principal value of TIPS is indexed to inflation, meaning it rises as the cost of living increases. Backed by the U.S. government, they provide a high level of security. While TIPS are an excellent hedge against inflation, their baseline returns may be more modest compared to other fixed-income assets.
TIPS are adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensuring their value keeps pace with inflation and making them a standout asset in a diversified portfolio. To learn more about how inflation impacts your purchasing power, try our Inflation Calculator.
Stocks
Equity investments, such as stocks, are a cornerstone of wealth building. Both institutional and retail investors rely on the stock market for long-term growth, despite the lack of a guaranteed, fixed rate of return.
Purchasing a stock means buying a fractional ownership stake in a company. As long as you hold shares in a profitable, dividend-paying corporation, you may receive a portion of those profits as cash dividends. Most stock trading takes place on major stock exchanges, with investors aiming to buy shares and sell them later at a profit through capital appreciation.
Investors who prefer diversification often turn to mutual funds or index funds, which pool money to buy a broad portfolio of stocks. These funds are usually managed by financial professionals or investment firms. In actively managed funds, investors typically pay a management fee or "load."
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a popular alternative that tracks a specific index, sector, or commodity. ETFs can mirror a broad range of assets, from the S&P 500 to real estate, commodities, and bonds. Like individual stocks, ETFs can be bought and sold throughout the trading day.
Real Estate
Real estate remains one of the most popular and tangible investment avenues. You can purchase property, renovate or develop it to increase its market value, and then sell it for a profit (commonly known as "flipping"). Alternatively, you can buy and hold residential or commercial properties to generate steady rental income.
The value of real estate is influenced by numerous factors, including local development, gentrification, interest rates, and broader macroeconomic trends. If you want to analyze potential rental income and property ROI, be sure to use our comprehensive Rental Property Calculator.
If you prefer a hands-off approach to real estate, you can invest in income-producing properties through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs allow you to earn a share of real estate profits without the hassle of being a landlord.
Commodities
Commodities round out the major investment classes. This category includes precious metals like gold and silver, as well as essential energy resources like oil and natural gas.
Investing in gold is unique; its value is largely driven by its status as a finite, physical asset and a traditional safe haven. Investors often flock to gold during times of geopolitical conflict or economic uncertainty, driving up its price. Silver, on the other hand, is heavily influenced by industrial demand, as it is a crucial component in photovoltaics (solar panels), electronics, and automotive manufacturing.
Crude oil is a highly traded commodity heavily tied to global economic activity and supply-demand dynamics. Oil prices fluctuate daily on spot markets, where commodities are traded for immediate delivery.
Energy and agricultural commodities are often traded through futures contracts. Futures allow investors to speculate on price movements without ever taking physical delivery of the asset. The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is one of the largest futures exchanges in the U.S., facilitating the trade of countless commodities.
Using our Investment Calculator simplifies the complex math behind the asset classes listed above. When estimating your "Return Rate," you can base your inputs on historical market averages, real estate comparables, or forecasted economic estimates. However, accurately predicting the exact future cost of every variable can be challenging.
Inputs like "Additional Contribution" can represent anything from routine portfolio deposits to complex capital expenditures for a business expansion. Because real-world markets are dynamic and unpredictable, calculator projections should be used as highly educated estimates rather than guaranteed outcomes.
For a complete financial picture, we recommend exploring our suite of other financial calculators alongside this Investment Calculator to ensure your long-term strategy is as accurate and comprehensive as possible.