Compound growth: why time matters more than timing
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With compounding, returns earn returns of their own. The effect is small at first and grows over time.
Example at a fixed 7% a year (an illustration, not a forecast):
• $10,000 after 10 years: about $19,672
• after 20 years: about $38,697
• after 30 years: about $76,123
The rule of 72 gives a quick estimate of doubling time: 72 ÷ yearly rate. At 7%, money doubles in about 10 years.
Practical points:
• Starting earlier matters because the last years add the most.
• Fees and taxes compound too, in the other direction.
• Real investments do not grow at a steady rate. Losses in some years change the result.
Run your own numbers: https://financevelix.com/en/calculators?tool=compound
Plan regular saving: https://financevelix.com/en/calculators/savings
Information only, not investment advice.
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