Absolute return
Simple percentage gain or loss, used for periods under a year.
Your inputs
Add it to see the annualised return.
Results
Generated on 11 Oct 2026
Your inputs
| Amount invested | ₹1,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Current value | ₹1,18,000 |
| Holding period (optional) | 0 months |
Absolute return
18.00%
- Estimated gains
- ₹18,000
- Amount invested₹1,00,000(85%)
- Estimated gains₹18,000(15%)
See how a different amount, return or period changes the result, side by side.
Assumptions and method
Formula
- Absolute return = (current value − invested) / invested
- Annualised (≥ 1 year): CAGR = (current / invested)^(12 / months) − 1
Not included
- Additions or withdrawals in between (use XIRR for those).
This is an illustration based on the return you entered. Actual returns vary and may be lower or negative.
Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. Returns shown are not an indication of future returns.
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
How it works
Absolute return is the simple percentage gain or loss: (current value − amount invested) / amount invested. It ignores how long the money was invested.
If you also enter the holding period, we show the annualised (CAGR) figure for periods of a year or more.
Frequently asked questions
When should I use absolute return?
For periods under one year, and whenever you only want to know the total gain. To compare investments held for different periods, use CAGR or XIRR.