Compare · Average Return Calculator
Two independent scenarios side by side.
Scenario A
Annual returns
Geometric (CAGR)
6.24%
The compounded annual return — what actually matters
Arithmetic mean
6.57%
Simple average; overstates return when volatility is high
Cumulative return
52.80%
Over 7 periods
Volatility (σ)
8.98%
Sample std dev of period returns
Best / worst
20.0% / -7.0%
Scenario B
Annual returns
Geometric (CAGR)
6.24%
The compounded annual return — what actually matters
Arithmetic mean
6.57%
Simple average; overstates return when volatility is high
Cumulative return
52.80%
Over 7 periods
Volatility (σ)
8.98%
Sample std dev of period returns
Best / worst
20.0% / -7.0%