What is the difference between ROI and IRR?
ROI is a simple calculation that shows the amount an investment returns compared to the initial investment amount. IRR, on the other hand, provides an estimated annual rate of return for the investment over time and offers a “hurdle rate” for comparing other investments with varying cash flows.
What are the types of ROI?
The calculator covers four different ROI formula methods: net income, capital gain, total return, and annualized return. The best way to learn the difference between each of the four approaches is to input different numbers and scenarios, and see what happens to the results.