Inflation-adjusted return
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Adjust an investment return for the entered inflation rate.
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Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter nominal return (%). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter inflation (%). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
((1+Nominal return (%)/100)/(1+Inflation (%)/100)-1)*100
Worked example
Nominal return (%) = 10; Inflation (%) = 5. Result: 4.7619 %.
Understand your result
Adjust an investment return for the entered inflation rate. The result is expressed in %.
Assumptions and limitations
Use rates for the same period; tax and fees are excluded. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Adjust an investment return for the entered inflation rate.
What should I check before using the answer?
Use rates for the same period; tax and fees are excluded.
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