Calculate gold investment returns and CAGR. Free online gold return calculator with formula, examples, and FAQ for gold investors.
Gold has been a store of value for thousands of years and is considered a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainty. The gold return calculator helps you determine how much your gold investment has grown, calculating total returns, CAGR, and current value based on the price change over your investment period. Gold typically provides 5-8% annual returns over long periods.
Gold Units = Investment / Start Price | Current Value = Units × End Price | CAGR = ((End Price / Start Price)^(1/Years) - 1) × 100Your gold units (in troy ounces) are determined by dividing your investment by the starting gold price. The current value is those units multiplied by the current gold price. CAGR shows the annualized growth rate of the gold price over your investment period, smoothing out year-to-year volatility.
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| $10,000 invested, Gold: $1,500 → $2,000 over 5 years | Value: $13,333.33, Return: $3,333.33 (33.33%), CAGR: 5.92% |
| $25,000 invested, Gold: $1,200 → $1,900 over 8 years | Value: $39,583.33, Return: $14,583.33 (58.33%), CAGR: 5.93% |
| $5,000 invested, Gold: $1,800 → $2,100 over 3 years | Value: $5,833.33, Return: $833.33 (16.67%), CAGR: 5.27% |