Finance & Money
Investment Calculator - Project Future Value
Estimate the future value of investments with regular monthly contributions.
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Frequently asked questions
What return rate should I use?
Use an expected long-term average return for your investment mix.
Can I set monthly contributions to zero?
Yes. Enter 0 to see growth of the initial investment only.
Is inflation included?
No. This calculator shows nominal growth before inflation.
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About this tool
This Investment Calculator turns your inputs into practical results. Provide Initial investment, Monthly contribution, and Annual return to calculate Future value and Total contributions.
Adjust values to compare scenarios and see how sensitive the result is. The calculation uses the numbers as entered, so double-check units and expect small differences from rounding in the displayed totals.