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Compound Annual Growth Rate

CAGR of the Stock Market

This calculator lets you find the annualized growth rate of the S&P 500 over the date range you specify; you'll find that the CAGR is usually about a percent less than the simple average.

Year and Return

2002 -23.37 2001 -13.04 2000 -10.14 1999 19.51 1998 26.67 1997 31.02 1996 20.27 1995 34.11 1994 -1.47 1993 7.03 1992 4.47 1991 26.35 1990 -6.58 1989 27.25 1988 12.41 1987 2.59 1986 15.32 1985 26.38 1984 1.41 1983 17.23 1982 15.12 1981 -10.03 1980 25.76 1979 12.49 1978 -0.32 1977 -11.36 1976 19.14 1975 31.13 1974 -29.56 1973 -17.10 1972 15.63 1971 10.28 1970 0.10 1969 -11.45 1968 6.55 1967 20.09 1966 -12.98 1965 9.06 1964 12.98 1963 18.68 1962 -11.81 1961 19.88 1960 -4.02 1959 6.76 1958 31.83 1957 -13.62 1956 -2.19 1955 26.24 1954 42.33 1953 -8.07 1952 11.02 1951 10.37 1950 16.82

Date Range

Jan 1 to Dec 31

Average rate:		%
True CAGR:		%
Standard Deviation:		%
$1.00 grew to:	$

(These returns are just capital gains, not dividends; if you owned an S&P 500 index fund with low fees you would have made more money than this.)

CAGR Approximation

r_ave: % StdDev: % CAGR: %
(Approximation. You can change any of these inputs.)

Disclaimer

The calculators at this site are designed to help you to understand the issues that need to be considered in determining the investment option or options suitable for you. However, the calculators should not be seen as a substitute for professional advice from a financial planner who takes into account your personal financial circumstances and needs. We strongly recommend that you discuss your requirements with a qualified financial adviser, who can take into account your personal financial position and can help you choose a strategy that suits your own personal circumstances.