Future Value Calculator
Calculate the future value of an investment given a CAGR, adjusted for inflation
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Understanding Real vs Nominal Returns
Nominal returns are what you see on paper. Real returns account for inflation — the actual increase in purchasing power. A 7% nominal return with 3% inflation gives you only ~4% real growth.
Real CAGR = ((1 + Nominal) / (1 + Inflation)) - 1