Rule of 72

The Rule of 72 is an easy way to estimate how long it will take your investment to double in value.

Rate of
Return

Years to
Double

Rate of return 1 (maximum value %)

8.00%

Years to double

Rate of return 2 (maximum value %)

6.00%

Years to double

Rate of return 3 (maximum value %)

4.00%

Years to double

Years to Double Investment Value

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Assumptions
The rate of return is compounded annually and investment growth is before taxes.

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Rule of 72

The Rule of 72 is an easy way to estimate how long it will take your investment to double in value.

Just divide 72 by the rate of return to see how many years it will take to double.

Assumptions
The rate of return is compounded annually and investment growth is before taxes.

Disclaimer