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Investing with regular contributions calculator

Enter the starting amount, monthly contribution, expected annual return, and term in months. The calculator computes the final amount, how much you contributed yourself, and how much compounding earned.

Result

Final amount

Total contributed
Earned from compounding

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This calculation is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Formulas and rates may not fit your exact situation — double-check the figures before making decisions.

How it is calculated

Final amount = starting amount × (1+monthlyRate)^n + contribution × ((1+monthlyRate)^n − 1) ÷ monthlyRate, where monthlyRate is the annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100 and n is the term in months. This is the standard future-value-of-an-annuity-with-a-lump-sum formula from financial math.

Total contributed = starting amount + contribution × term in months. Earned from compounding = final amount − total contributed — the effect of compound interest and regular contributions.

The calculation assumes a steady return for the whole term and contributions made exactly at the end of each month — real returns fluctuate, so treat this as an estimate, not a guarantee.

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