XIRR Calculator

Calculate extended internal rate of return for irregular cash flows.

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Cash Flows

Enter negative amounts for investments (outflows) and positive for redemptions (inflows).

XIRR (Annual Return)
Total Invested
Total Redeemed
Net Gain/Loss
Investment Period

An XIRR calculator computes annualized return when investments and withdrawals happen on irregular dates. It is the preferred metric for SIPs, staggered investments, and real-world cash-flow patterns. Investors across India and global markets rely on XIRR to measure true portfolio performance.

Why XIRR is important

Unlike CAGR, XIRR handles multiple cash flows on different dates and calculates a single annualized return that balances all inflows and outflows. This makes it far more accurate for mutual fund SIPs, private investments, and portfolios with additions or redemptions. It reflects timing impact, not just start and end values.

XIRR equation

Find rate r such that sum of [Cash Flow_i / (1 + r)^(Days_i / 365)] = 0 across all transactions, where investments are negative and withdrawals/current value are positive.

XIRR data rules

  • Include exact transaction dates and amounts.
  • Mark investments as negative cash flows.
  • Mark withdrawals and current value as positive.
  • Ensure at least one negative and one positive cash flow.

How to use this XIRR calculator

  1. Enter each investment with date and amount.
  2. Enter redemptions or withdrawals with dates.
  3. Enter current portfolio value as final positive flow.
  4. Run calculation to get annualized XIRR.
  5. Compare XIRR with benchmarks and risk taken.

Worked example

Cash flows: -Rs 1,00,000 on 01-Jan-2022, -Rs 50,000 on 01-Jul-2022, +Rs 30,000 on 01-Dec-2023, and current value +Rs 1,60,000 on 01-Jan-2025. The resulting XIRR is approximately 11.8% per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

For irregular cash flows, yes, XIRR is generally more representative. For a single one-time investment, CAGR is often sufficient.

Errors usually occur when all cash flows have the same sign, dates are invalid, or data is inconsistent. Ensure at least one inflow and one outflow.

Yes, but compare along with risk, volatility, and timeframe. A higher XIRR may come from significantly higher risk exposure.

It includes whatever cash flows you enter. For realistic performance, use net cash flows after fees, charges, and taxes.