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The most powerful force in investing is time. See exactly how compound interest transforms your savings.

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Final Amount

Total Invested

Interest Earned

Return on Investment

Total Value Interest Earned Amount Invested
Compound growth chart

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year Invested Interest Balance Growth

How compound interest works

You invest a principal

Your starting amount earns interest based on the annual rate and compounding frequency you choose.

Interest compounds

Each period, interest is calculated on your total balance — including previously earned interest. This is the snowball effect.

Contributions multiply

Regular monthly contributions are added to the balance, each earning compound interest from the day they're deposited.

Time does the work

The longer you stay invested, the faster growth accelerates. The last few years can earn more than the first decade combined.

The formula

A = P(1 + r/n)nt + M × [(1 + r/n)nt − 1] / (r/n)

Where P = Principal · r = Annual rate · n = Compounding periods/year · t = Time (years) · M = Monthly contribution