You may have heard about the power of compounding from many financial experts. But have you ever attempted to delve deeply into the concept to comprehend how it works? Perhaps not. It is only compounding that aids in rapidly multiplying your investment and assisting you in accumulating wealth that you can use during your retirement years, home purchase, or meeting other major financial goals.
The following article will explain the power of compounding in detail to assist you with your financial planning.
Compound interest is the concept used when you take out a loan or invest in a scheme. Instead of calculating interest on the initial principal, this method computes interest on the initial principal plus interest accumulated each year. In the context of investment, it helps you to accumulate wealth at a much faster rate when compared to a simple interest rate.
Compounding is calculated by multiplying your investment's initial value by one plus the yearly rate of interest to the total number of compounding years minus one. The initial investment amount will then be deducted from the output received from the previous calculation. Here is the formula to calculate the compound interest –
P [(1 + i) n – 1]
Here,
'P' stands for initial investment value
'i' stands for interest rate
'n' means the number of compounding years
Let's look at an example to help you understand the concept more easily.
Assume you invest ₹2 lakh each year for five years in an investment scheme that offers an annual compound interest of 5%. After five years, your ₹10 lakh investment will be worth ₹11,60,383. This means your profit will be ₹1,60,383. Similarly, if you invest the same amount in the same pattern but in a scheme offering a 5% return at a simple interest rate, your investment value is ₹11,50,000.
The rate at which compound interest contributes to wealth generation is determined by multiple factors that are discussed in the next section.
Three key factors determine how your money will multiply through compounding.
There is no exact answer to this, and it all depends on your future goals and budget. As previously stated, the longer you invest, the more wealth you will amass over time. If you invest in a scheme such as mutual funds, the power of compounding is determined by how frequently you withdraw the profit. For example, if you make a ten-year investment but withdraw the profit every year, the compounding effect will not be visible in your returns.
The following table explains the significance of tenure in compounding.
| Investment year | Opening balance | Investment | Returns (at 10% interest rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | – | ₹2,00,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 2nd year | ₹2,20,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹ 42,000 |
| 3rd year | ₹4,42,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹64,200 |
| 4th year | ₹7,06,200 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹90,620 |
| 5th year | ₹9,96,820 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,19,682 |
The above table clearly states how your investment grows with each passing year.
A compound interest calculator is an online tool whose functionality is based on the previously mentioned mathematical formula. To use a compounding interest calculator, you will need three variables – principal investment value, investment tenure, and rate of return. The calculator will show you the potential return over the specified period.
The monthly compound interest calculator has numerous features and can be useful in various situations. These are
Compounding offers great benefits. If you invest your savings wisely, it can help you maximise your profits quickly. In order to make the most of it, try to begin your investment journey at a young age and maintain patience rather than being concerned with short-term market fluctuations.
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