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Investing
Present Value Calculator
Calculate the present value of a future amount given a discount rate and time period — the dollar amount today that is mathematically equivalent to a future payment. Use it for bond pricing, investment valuation, lottery payout comparisons, and any decision that requires comparing money at different points in time.
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Stock Market
CAGR Calculator
Calculate the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) — the constant per-year rate that turns an investment's starting value into its ending value. Use it to compare funds, portfolios, or business metrics that grew at uneven annual rates on a level playing field.
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Key differences
| Present Value Calculator | CAGR Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Investing | Stock Market |
| Inputs required | 3 | 3 |
| Result | Present Value ($) | CAGR (%) |
| What it does | Calculate the present value of a future amount given a discount rate and time period — the dollar amount today that is mathematically equivalent to a future payment. Use it for bond pricing, investment valuation, lottery payout comparisons, and any decision that requires comparing money at different points in time. | Calculate the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) — the constant per-year rate that turns an investment's starting value into its ending value. Use it to compare funds, portfolios, or business metrics that grew at uneven annual rates on a level playing field. |