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WSJ Calculator

Wall Street Journal style investment calculator. Model your portfolio growth, compound interest, and inflation-adjusted returns.

Investment Parameters

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Investment Analysis

Future Value
$0.00
Total portfolio value
Total Contributions
$0.00
Principal invested
Total Interest Earned
$0.00
Growth from compounding
Annualized Return
0%
Effective yearly rate

Growth Over Time

Total Value Contributions Inflation-Adjusted

Inflation & Tax Impact

$0.00
Inflation-Adjusted Value
$0.00
Purchasing Power Loss
$0.00
After-Tax Value
Scenario Annual Rate Monthly Contrib. Future Value Interest Earned After Tax
Formula: Future Value = P(1 + r/n)nt + PMT × [((1 + r/n)nt - 1) / (r/n)] where P = principal, r = annual rate, n = compounding frequency, t = years, PMT = monthly contribution.
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Enter your investment parameters and click Calculate Returns to see your results.

How It Works

1

Enter Details

Input your initial investment, expected return rate, investment period, and monthly contributions.

2

Choose Settings

Select compound frequency (daily, monthly, quarterly, or annually) and set your tax and inflation rates.

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Get Results

See your future value, total interest earned, inflation-adjusted value, and after-tax returns.

4

Export & Compare

Download results as CSV or image, and compare different investment scenarios side by side.