CAGR

Returns the Compound Annual Growth Rate, which represents the smoothed annualized return.

Syntax

=CAGR()
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Examples

=CAGR()

When to Use

  • Long-term performance comparison
  • Annualized return calculation
  • Investment growth analysis

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Period returns MonthlyReturns()
Cumulative wealth WealthIndex()

Common Issues & FAQ

How is CAGR different from average return?

CAGR accounts for compounding; average return doesn't.

Excel Templates Using CAGR

These ready-made MarketXLS templates call CAGR() in their worksheet formulas. Open one to see the function working inside a complete model.

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