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Compound Growth Calculator

Calculate how your trading account can grow over time with compound returns. See the power of reinvesting your profits for exponential growth.

🎯 Bottom Line:

A $10,000 account growing at 10% monthly for 12 months becomes $31,384 with compound growth, compared to $22,000 with simple growth - a $9,384 advantage.

Example: Starting with $10,000 and earning 10% monthly, your account grows to $31,384 in one year. The compound effect becomes more powerful over longer periods, potentially reaching $1.3M in 5 years.

Growth Parameters

$1K$1M
1%50%
1 month5 years
$0$10K
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Final Amount

$31,384.284

After 12 months

Growth Statistics

Total Gain:$21,384.284
Total Return:213.8%
Annualized Return:213.8%
Growth Multiple:3.14x

Compound vs Simple Growth

Compound Growth:$31,384.284
Simple Growth:$22,000
Compound Advantage:$9,384.284

Monthly Breakdown

Month 7:$19,487.171
Month 8:$21,435.888
Month 9:$23,579.477
Month 10:$25,937.425
Month 11:$28,531.167
Month 12:$31,384.284
... and 6 more months

Compound Growth Formula

A = P(1 + r)^t + D[((1 + r)^t - 1) / r]

Where:
- A = Final Amount
- P = Principal (Initial Amount)
- r = Monthly Growth Rate (as decimal)
- t = Time Period (months)
- D = Additional Monthly Deposits

Example:
$10,000 at 10% monthly for 12 months
A = $10,000(1 + 0.10)^12
A = $10,000(1.10)^12
A = $10,000(3.1384)
A = $31,384

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is compound growth in trading?

A:Compound growth is the process where your trading profits are reinvested, allowing your account to grow exponentially over time. Each profitable trade increases your capital base for future trades.

Q:How does compound growth differ from simple growth?

A:Simple growth adds the same amount each period, while compound growth multiplies your existing capital by your growth rate. Compound growth accelerates over time, creating exponential returns.

Q:What's a realistic monthly return for compound growth?

A:Most professional traders aim for 5-15% monthly returns. Higher returns are possible but come with increased risk. Consistency is more important than high returns for compound growth.

Q:How often should I compound my trading account?

A:You can compound daily, weekly, or monthly. Monthly compounding is most common as it allows for consistent performance measurement and reduces transaction costs.

Q:What's the difference between compound and simple interest?

A:Simple interest calculates returns only on the original principal, while compound interest calculates returns on both principal and previously earned interest, leading to exponential growth.

Q:How do I calculate compound growth manually?

A:Use the formula: A = P(1 + r)^t, where A is final amount, P is principal, r is growth rate (as decimal), and t is time periods. For monthly compounding: A = P(1 + monthly_rate)^months.