Point-to-Point Returns Calculator
4 Yrs (1461 days)
80%
15.83%
What is Point-to-Point CAGR?
Point-to-Point CAGR measures the exact annualized growth rate between two specific historical calendar dates. Because it uses the precise day count (divided by 365.25), it offers an accurate representation of a fund's actual annual performance between your specific entry and exit dates.
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P2P CAGR Formula
Computes exact annualized compound return based on actual days between two dates.
Worked Example: ₹1 Lakh growing to ₹1.8 Lakhs between Jan 1, 2021 and Jan 1, 2025 (1,461 days)
Point-to-Point Returns: Calibrating Performance Across Market Cycles
Karan wanted to know how his mid-cap fund performed during the market crash of 2020 and the subsequent recovery. Instead of looking at generic annual return cards, he used a point-to-point returns calculator to measure performance between specific historical dates.
He entered March 23, 2020 (the pandemic market bottom) as the start date and March 23, 2024 as the end date. The calculator showed his annualized CAGR was 28.4% over those exact four years, illustrating the power of staying invested during market lows.
Point-to-Point returns calculate CAGR over custom intervals: `(End Value / Start Value) ^ (365.25 / Days) - 1`. It is particularly useful for backtesting fund performance during specific historical crises, bull runs, or interest rate cycles.
Use point-to-point calculations to stress-test your funds. See how they performed during the 2008 crash, the 2013 taper tantrum, or the 2020 correction. A fund that protects capital in down-markets often delivers better long-term CAGR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a point-to-point return?
A point-to-point return is the CAGR calculated between two specific historical dates. It measures the compound annual growth rate of your investment between your exact purchase and redemption dates.
Why is point-to-point return useful?
It allows you to evaluate how a fund performed during specific market cycles, financial crises, or interest rate movements, rather than relying on generic calendar-year returns.
How does leap years affect point-to-point calculations?
A precise point-to-point returns calculator uses the exact number of days (divided by 365.25) to account for leap years, ensuring mathematically accurate annualized rates.
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