What will your current portfolio be worth in 10, 20, or 30 years? Enter your numbers and see the projections — including the breakdown of contributions vs compound returns.
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In the early years of investing, contributions dominate — you're building the base. But after 15–20 years, something changes: investment returns start to dwarf what you're adding. At 7% returns, a $100,000 portfolio generates $7,000/year in growth — more than $580/month. Double it to $200,000 and it generates $14,000/year — over $1,150/month — purely from compound growth.
This is why starting early matters so much more than contribution amount in the long run. The difference between starting at 22 and 32 is roughly the difference between a $500,000 and a $250,000 portfolio at 55 — with identical monthly contributions.