What if calculator
What would it be worth now?
Pick an amount, an asset and the years. The calculator replays what actually happened, year by year, and shows the result before and after inflation.
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Growth
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Values at the end of each year. Hover, tap or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a year.
Every period of the same length
Hypothetical illustration. Based on historical annual returns from Aswath Damodaran (NYU Stern), data through 2025. No real account earned these results. Stocks and bonds assume dividends and coupons reinvested; home prices are price only. Excludes fees, taxes, trading costs and currency effects. Indices cannot be invested in directly. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information only, not a recommendation or financial advice; for decisions about your money, consult a licensed professional.
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Data: Aswath Damodaran, NYU Stern, annual returns 1928–2025 (published January 2026) · Method and limitations