Calculator Inputs

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3

Results

$25,000.00
Net Gain/Loss
50.0%
Total ROI
14.5%
Annualized ROI
$75,000.00
Final Value

Investment Return Breakdown

About This Calculator

What ROI Tells You

ROI measures the efficiency of an investment — how much return you get relative to what you put in. Annualized ROI normalizes returns for easy comparison across different time horizons.

Good ROI Benchmarks

  • Stock market average: ~7-10% annualized
  • Real estate: 8-12% annualized (with leverage)
  • Marketing campaigns: 200-500% total ROI is common

Frequently Asked Questions

Total ROI vs annualized ROI?

Your total ROI is 50.0% over 3 years. Annualized ROI of 14.5% per year lets you compare this investment with others that have different time periods.

What costs should I include in the initial investment?

Include all upfront costs: purchase price, installation, training, setup fees, and any other one-time expenses needed to get the investment operational.