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Investment Calculator

Calculate your investment growth with compound interest and regular contributions. Compare portfolio allocations and see projected returns.

Investment Details

$10,000
$500
20 years
7%

Future Value

$300,851

Inflation Adjusted: $166,574

Investment Breakdown

Total Contributions$130,000
Total Growth+$170,851
Monthly Income (4% Rule)$1,003/mo

Portfolio Allocation

Stocks: 60%
Bonds: 30%
Cash: 10%

Growth Over Time

Benchmark Comparison

S&P 500

10.5% annually

$486,172

Total Stock Market

10% annually

$452,965

Bonds

5% annually

$232,643

60/40 Portfolio

7.5% annually

$321,474

High-Yield Savings

4.5% annually

$218,617

How Investment Calculators Work

This calculator uses the compound interest formula to project your investment growth. It accounts for both your initial investment and regular monthly contributions, showing how your money grows exponentially over time.

Understanding Risk Profiles

  • 🛡️Conservative: 30% stocks, 50% bonds, 20% cash. Lower risk with expected 4-5% returns. Ideal for short-term goals or risk-averse investors.
  • ⚖️Balanced: 60% stocks, 30% bonds, 10% cash. Moderate risk with expected 6-8% returns. Good for medium-term goals.
  • 🚀Aggressive: 85% stocks, 10% bonds, 5% cash. Higher risk with expected 8-10% returns. Best for long-term investors.

Investment Tips

  • 1Start early - compound interest is most powerful over long periods
  • 2Invest regularly regardless of market conditions (dollar-cost averaging)
  • 3Diversify across asset classes to reduce risk
  • 4Keep fees low by choosing index funds over actively managed funds
  • 5Rebalance your portfolio annually to maintain your target allocation

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