About the Annualized Return Calculator
Convert a total return over any holding period (days, months or years) into an equivalent annual return.
Also known as: annualised return, annual return from total, geometric average return.
How to use this calculator
- Enter total return, holding period, unit.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Annualized = (1 + total)^(1/years) − 1
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Total return = 45 %
- Holding period = 30
- Unit: Months
the calculator returns:
- Annualized return: 16.0238%