How to calculate index fund returns
On this page is an ETF return calculator which automatically computes total return including reinvested dividends. Enter a starting amount and time-frame to estimate the growth of an investment in an Exchange Traded Fund or use it as an index fund calculator. Additionally, simulate periodic investments into a fund by year, month, week, or day. The simple ways to calculate the returns are given below: 1. Absolute Returns. This method is common when the holding period of your investment is less than 12 months. It helps you calculate the simple 2. Simple Annualized Returns. The formula for total return for a mutual fund is the sum of the change in a fund's net asset value (NAV) and distributions over the given time period. The most common time period is year over year. Walk through the calculation. Another way to write the calculation for total return is: Total Return = (