What is the rule of 72? PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 13:29
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What is the rule of 72?

If you know the likely rate of return on any asset class, dividing 72 by that number gives the period (number of years) in which the investment will double in value.

For example, if the rate of return is 12%, your invstment will double in 72/12 = 6 years.

You can also derive your desired rate of return by dividing 72 by the number of years you want your money to be doubled. For example, if you want the money to be doubled in 4 years, the desired rate of return would be 72/4 = 14%.

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