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Compound Interest Calculator
Calculate how your investments grow over time with compound interest. See the power of compounding with monthly contributions and different compounding frequencies.
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£
£
%
Future Value
£32,063
After 10 years
Total Contributed
£22,000
Interest Earned
£10,063
Effective Annual Rate
5.12%
Accounting for compounding frequency
| Year | Starting Balance | Contributions | Interest | Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £10,000 | £1,200 | £545 | £11,745 |
| 2 | £11,745 | £1,200 | £634 | £13,578 |
| 3 | £13,578 | £1,200 | £728 | £15,506 |
| 4 | £15,506 | £1,200 | £826 | £17,533 |
| 5 | £17,533 | £1,200 | £930 | £19,663 |
| 6 | £19,663 | £1,200 | £1,039 | £21,902 |
| 7 | £21,902 | £1,200 | £1,154 | £24,255 |
| 8 | £24,255 | £1,200 | £1,274 | £26,729 |
| 9 | £26,729 | £1,200 | £1,401 | £29,329 |
| 10 | £29,329 | £1,200 | £1,534 | £32,063 |
How This Calculator Works
This calculator uses the compound interest formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) Where: • A = Final amount • P = Principal (initial investment) • r = Annual interest rate (decimal) • n = Number of times interest compounds per year • t = Time in years For regular contributions, we calculate the future value of an annuity and add it to the compound interest on the principal. The effective annual rate (EAR) shows the true annual return when accounting for compounding frequency.
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