Over a period of 4 years, a portfolio earns these returns: 14%, 17.5%, -11% and 14.3%.
What is the compound average return (CAGR)? Closest to: a) 6.80 % b) 7.45 % c) 8.10 % d) 8.75 %
N = no. of years
Suppose the total investment made at the begining is $100. The investment value at the end will be calculated as under-
Year | Return earned | Investment value at end of the year |
1 | 14% | 114 |
2 | 17.50% | 133.95 |
3 | -11% | 119.2155 |
4 | 14.30% | 136.263 (approx) |
The firm will earn 14 $ return on 100 $ for one year. Investment value after 1 year will be $ 114.
In 2nd year the firm will earn 17.50 % return on accumulated investment value of 1st year i.e 17.50 % on 114 $ , Investment value after 2 year will be $ 133.95
Accordingly it will be calculated for 3rd and 4th year. After 4th year total Investment value will become $ 136.263 (approx)
= 1.080425 - 1
= 0.080425
= 8.0425 %
which is closed to option C
Correct option is C.
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