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Momentum investment refers to a strategy that aims to capitalize on the continuance of existing trends in the market. This calculator helps estimate the future value of an investment based on compound interest principles.
The calculator uses the compound interest formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates how much an investment will grow over time with compound interest, where earnings are reinvested to generate additional earnings.
Details: Compound interest is a powerful concept in investing where the interest earned itself earns interest over time, leading to exponential growth of your investment.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in dollars, annual interest rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), and the number of years for the investment. All values must be valid (principal > 0, rate ≥ 0, years ≥ 0).
Q1: What's the difference between simple and compound interest?
A: Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal plus accumulated interest.
Q2: How often is interest compounded in this calculation?
A: This calculator assumes annual compounding. For more frequent compounding, the formula would need adjustment.
Q3: Can this calculator account for additional contributions?
A: No, this calculator only calculates compound growth on a single initial investment without additional contributions.
Q4: Is this calculation accurate for all types of investments?
A: This provides a basic estimate for fixed-rate investments. Market investments with variable returns would require more complex calculations.
Q5: How does inflation affect these calculations?
A: This calculator doesn't account for inflation. For real returns, you would need to subtract the inflation rate from the interest rate.