Keep reading to learn what CAGR is, how to calculate it, and how to use it. You'll also find out why you should prioritize CAGR over average returns when assessing an asset's growth history.

There are many CAGR calculators available online but you can also use Microsoft Excel. The program's XIRR function will calculate CAGR after you input the relevant values and dates. This can save ...

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) measures the return on an investment over a certain period of time. The internal rate of return (IRR) also measures investment performance. While CAGR is ...

Useful for Long-Term Investments: CAGR is particularly beneficial for assessing the performance of long-term investments, providing insights into their sustained growth. Investors can use CAGR to ...

Bitcoin's (BTC) four-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has dropped to its lowest recorded level of 8%, according to Glassnode data. The four-year period was chosen to align with bitcoin’s ...

Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. RapidEye / Getty Images The compound annual growth ...