What is this calculator?
The compound calculator projects how a balance could grow if a monthly percentage return were repeated over time.
Compound Calculator
Project estimated account growth from starting balance, monthly percentage and duration.
Calculator
Plan the numbers before entry
Results
Final Balance
$14,258
12 months
Total Gain
$4,258
Projected
Monthly %
3%
Assumption
Compounding projects growth by adding each month's estimated gain back into the balance.
Estimates use standard contract assumptions. Broker specs, spreads, commissions, swaps and account-currency conversion may vary.
Month 1$10,300+$300
Month 2$10,609+$309
Month 3$10,927+$318
Month 4$11,255+$328
Month 5$11,593+$338
Month 6$11,941+$348
Month 7$12,299+$358
Month 8$12,668+$369
Month 9$13,048+$380
Month 10$13,439+$391
Month 11$13,842+$403
Month 12$14,258+$415
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All ToolsHow traders use it
Traders use it for planning scenarios, not as a promise that consistent monthly returns will occur.
Common mistakes
- - Treating projections as guaranteed
- - Ignoring drawdowns
- - Using unrealistic monthly return assumptions
Best practices
- - Model conservative scenarios
- - Include negative months in real planning
- - Focus on risk control before growth targets
Important disclaimer
Calculator results are educational estimates only. Broker contract sizes, spreads, commissions, swap, slippage, margin rules and account currency conversion can materially change real trade outcomes.
FAQ
Compound FAQ
Answers for traders using this calculator before entering the market.
Does this guarantee future returns?
No. It is a projection tool and markets do not produce fixed monthly returns.
Why compound monthly?
Monthly compounding is a simple planning interval that keeps the table readable.
Can I use this for Gold trading?
Yes. The math is account-based and can be used for any trading approach.
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