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What does investing £400 a month for 30 years turn into?

Investing £400 every month for 30 years at a long-run average market return, with no starting balance.

Balance after 30 years

£487,988

Total contributed
£144,000
Growth earned
£343,988
Monthly contribution
£400

Assumptions used

  • 7% average annual return, monthly contributions, 30-year horizon

7% is a commonly used long-run average for a diversified stock portfolio, but actual returns vary a great deal year to year and are never guaranteed — this is a projection, not a promise.

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