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What does investing $2,000 a month for 30 years turn into?

Investing $2,000 every month for 30 years at a long-run average market return, with no starting balance.

Balance after 30 years

$2,439,942

Total contributed
$720,000
Growth earned
$1,719,942
Monthly contribution
$2,000

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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