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Chart of the Day: Rule of 72

Samuel A. Kiburz, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer Oct 10, 2023

Photo shows the average annual rate of return from 3 - 15%

Today’s Chart of the Day from BlackRock shows a great “thumbnail” rule that finance professionals use to do quick math: The Rule of 72. However, one can also use an even more general rule called The Rule of 7-10. Essentially, if you earn a 7% return, it takes 10 years to double your money, if you earn 10%, it only takes 7 years to double your money. You can even expand it to say if you earn 3% it takes 25 years to double your money, or if you earn 25% it only takes 3 years to double your money.

About the Author

Samuel A. Kiburz, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer

Samuel serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer for the Crews family of banks. He manages the individual investment holdings of his clients, including individuals, families, foundations, and institutions throughout the State of Florida. Samuel has been involved in banking since 1996 and has more than 20 years experience working in wealth management.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.