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See how regular investments could grow over time.
Currency: USD · Amounts use this currency. Values are not converted.
Uses your entered rates and the stated formula. Fees and taxes are excluded.
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Estimated future value
$1,161,695.38
- Total invested
- $600,000.00
- Estimated returns
- $561,695.38
Invested · 51.6%Returns · 48.4%
Assumes investments at the beginning of each month and monthly compounding. Returns are illustrative, not guaranteed.
How to use this tool
- Enter the planned monthly contribution and investment period.
- Enter an illustrative annual return; use the step-up field only if contributions will increase each year.
- Compare total contributions with projected growth, then rerun with a lower assumed return.
Formula & method
This projection assumes a deposit at the beginning of each month and compounds the balance at the annual rate divided by 12. A step-up increases the deposit once after each group of 12 contributions. Total returns equal projected value minus all contributions.
A practical example
Investing 5,000 currency units monthly for 10 years means 600,000 currency units in contributions. At an illustrative 12% annual rate, the beginning-of-month model projects approximately 1,161,695 currency units. Actual returns will differ.
When this tool is useful
Explore the effect of contribution size, investment duration, and annual contribution increases. Comparing several assumptions helps separate what you contribute from the hypothetical growth generated by the model.
Common mistakes and limitations
- The rate is an assumption, not a forecast or promised return. Real investment values can fall.
- This model deposits at the beginning of each month; end-of-month deposits produce a different projection.
Frequently asked questions
Does annual step-up increase the investment return?
No. Step-up increases the amount you contribute after each year of monthly deposits. It changes cash contributions, while the assumed return rate remains a separate input.
Are taxes and fund fees included?
No. The projection compounds the selected rate without modeling taxes, fees, inflation, or changing market returns. It is an illustration, not a product recommendation.
References and further reading
These figures are estimates for information only, not financial or tax advice. Actual terms, fees, rates, and returns can differ. Read the financial disclaimer.