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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

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Total Invested

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Interest Earned

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Return on Investment

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Total Value Interest Earned Amount Invested
Compound growth chart

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year Invested Interest Balance Growth

How compound interest works

①

You invest a principal

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

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Interest compounds

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

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Contributions multiply

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

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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