ROI Calculator (ADHD-Friendly)
Calculate return on investment without the finance jargon. Simple ROI for ADHD brains who just want the percentage.
Did this investment make money or not? ROI gives you a simple percentage answer. You put in $10,000, now it's worth $15,000. What's your return? This calculator tells you: 50% ROI, or about 14% annually if it took 3 years. That's it. No complex analysis, just the number. Now you can compare: was this better or worse than putting it in the stock market (7-10% annually)? Better or worse than leaving it in savings (1-2%)? One number, clear answer.
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Common use cases
- Quick check on whether an investment was worth it
- Comparing returns across different investments
- Getting a simple percentage instead of complex analysis
- Making sense of investment performance
How to use
- Enter the initial investment amount
- Enter the final value or total return
- Specify the time period
- View ROI and annualized return
FAQ
What's a good ROI?
Depends on risk and context. Stock market averages 7-10% annually. Good projects should beat this benchmark.
How is ROI different from CAGR?
Simple ROI shows total return; CAGR shows the constant annual rate needed to achieve that return.
What are ROI's limitations?
ROI doesn't account for time value of money, risk, or opportunity costs.
Is higher always better?
Yes, but consider risk. 20% ROI from crypto is riskier than 8% from index funds. Higher potential returns usually mean higher risk.
This calculator provides illustrative estimates for planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.