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Short, worked explainers so the calculator is not a black box. All figures are educational. None of this is a fund pick.
What is CAGR? Compound annual growth rate, without the fog
CAGR is the constant yearly rate that takes a starting value to an ending value. Formula, worked rupee example, and how Indian fund houses use it.
CAGR vs absolute return: why 80% in five years is not 16% a year
Absolute return ignores time. CAGR annualises it. When each number is useful for Indian mutual funds, stocks, and gold.
CAGR vs XIRR: lumpsum math versus SIP cash flows
CAGR assumes one investment and one ending value. SIPs, STPs, and SWPs need XIRR. A plain-language intro for Indian investors.
Worked example: six-year CAGR on a lumpsum Indian equity fund
A step-by-step mutual fund example: ₹1.25 lakh invested in 2019, valued in 2025. CAGR, absolute gain, FD comparison, and tax notes.