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Finance Calculators
Real Rate of Return Calculator
Calculate your real, inflation-adjusted rate of return from a nominal investment return and the inflation rate.
Real rate of return
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About the Real Rate of Return Calculator
The real rate of return strips out the effect of inflation from your investment return, showing how much your purchasing power actually grew — not just the balance on your statement.
Formula (Fisher equation): Real Rate = [(1 + Nominal Rate) ÷ (1 + Inflation Rate) − 1] × 100
A nominal return that looks impressive can still represent a loss in real terms if inflation runs high enough — comparing real returns is essential for judging whether an investment is truly growing your wealth over time.
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