Calculator Comparison

Investment Calculator vs Private Equity IRR Calculator

Not sure which calculator to use? Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Investment Calculator and Private Equity IRR Calculator to help you pick the right one for your needs.

Investment Calculator

Investment & Retirement

Calculate the future value of your investments with compound interest, regular contributions, and various compounding frequencies.

What you enter

Initial Investment
Monthly Contribution
Expected Annual Return
Investment Period
Compounding Frequency

What you get

Future Value(primary)
Total Contributions
Total Interest Earned
Total Return

Includes visual area chart breakdown

Use Investment Calculator

Private Equity IRR Calculator

Investment & Retirement

Estimate the internal rate of return (IRR) for private equity fund investments. Model capital calls, holding periods, and exit multiples to evaluate PE fund performance and compare against public market benchmarks.

What you enter

Capital Committed
Capital Called (%)
Holding Period (Years)
Expected Exit Multiple (MOIC)
Annual Management Fee
Carried Interest

What you get

Gross IRR(primary)
Net IRR (After Fees)
Total Distributions
Total Fees Paid

Includes visual bar chart breakdown

Use Private Equity IRR Calculator

Key Differences

Feature	Investment Calculator	Private Equity IRR Calculator
Category	Investment & Retirement	Investment & Retirement
Inputs	5 required fields	6 required fields
Outputs	4 results	4 results
Chart	area chart	bar chart
FAQs	3 answered	3 answered

Input Comparison

Only in Investment Calculator

Initial Investment
Monthly Contribution
Expected Annual Return
Investment Period
Compounding Frequency

Only in Private Equity IRR Calculator

Capital Committed
Capital Called (%)
Holding Period (Years)
Expected Exit Multiple (MOIC)
Annual Management Fee
Carried Interest

Which Calculator Should You Use?

Use the Investment Calculator if you need to:

Calculate future value
When you know your initial investment and monthly contribution
Want a visual area chart breakdown

Use the Private Equity IRR Calculator if you need to:

Calculate gross irr
When you know your capital committed and capital called (%)
Want a visual bar chart breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is compound interest?

Compound interest is interest earned on both the original principal and previously accumulated interest. It makes your money grow exponentially over time, which is why starting early is so powerful.

What is a realistic rate of return?

The stock market has historically returned about 10% annually before inflation (7% after). Bonds return 3-5%. A balanced portfolio might expect 6-8% long-term.

What is IRR in private equity?

IRR (Internal Rate of Return) measures the annualized return of a PE investment accounting for the timing of cash flows. Unlike simple multiples, IRR captures when capital was called and distributed, making it the standard performance metric for PE funds.

What is a good IRR for private equity?

Top-quartile PE funds historically deliver net IRRs of 15-25%. Median PE fund returns are around 10-15% net. Returns vary significantly by vintage year, strategy (buyout vs. venture), and fund manager. A net IRR above 15% is generally considered strong.

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Bottom Line

Choose the Investment Calculator if you need to calculate future value. Use the Private Equity IRR Calculator if you need to calculate gross irr. Both calculators are free and require no sign-up.

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Feature

Investment Calculator

Private Equity IRR Calculator

Use the Investment Calculator if you need to:

Calculate future value
When you know your initial investment and monthly contribution
Want a visual area chart breakdown

Use the Private Equity IRR Calculator if you need to:

Calculate gross irr
When you know your capital committed and capital called (%)
Want a visual bar chart breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is compound interest?

Compound interest is interest earned on both the original principal and previously accumulated interest. It makes your money grow exponentially over time, which is why starting early is so powerful.

What is a realistic rate of return?

The stock market has historically returned about 10% annually before inflation (7% after). Bonds return 3-5%. A balanced portfolio might expect 6-8% long-term.

What is IRR in private equity?

What is a good IRR for private equity?