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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.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Annualized return

16.0238%

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

  1. Enter total return, holding period, unit.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Annualized Return 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%