THE RULE OF 72

THE RULE OF 72
You can calculate the number of years
it will take to double your money by
dividing 72 by the rate of return you
expect on your investment.
For example:
72
8 (rate of return your investment is earning)
9 (years to double your money)
Or, you can determine the rate of return you would need
to double your money by dividing 72 by the number of
years you have to invest your money.
For example:
72
6 (years to double your money)
12 (rate of return required to reach your goal)
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These calculations are for illustrative purposes only. They do not necessarily guarantee how
many years it would take to double your investment.
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