Historical Asset Growth Visualizer: Backtest Any Investment for 2026
See exactly how much an investment in any stock, currency pair, or crypto would be worth today. Interactive charts with CAGR, dividends, DCA, and side-by-side comparisons.
How Investment Growth Is Calculated
The visualizer uses adjusted close prices from Yahoo Finance to simulate historical portfolio growth with optional DCA and dividend reinvestment.
Adjusted close prices account for stock splits and dividend payouts, providing an accurate picture of total return. All calculations run entirely in your browser.
How to Use the Historical Asset Growth Visualizer
Search and select assets
Use the search bar to find any stock, ETF, cryptocurrency, or FX pair. Add up to 4 assets for side-by-side comparison.
Set investment parameters
Enter your initial investment amount, choose a start date, and optionally add a monthly DCA contribution.
Configure options
Toggle dividend reinvestment and choose your display currency from 6 supported currencies.
Calculate and visualize
Click Calculate to fetch real historical data and see interactive growth charts with CAGR, total return, and max drawdown metrics.
Compare and analyze
Switch between absolute and percentage views, use log scale for long timeframes, and compare multiple assets on one chart.
Real-World Scenario Example
"$10,000 invested in AAPL on 2015-01-01 with dividends reinvested."
Inputs
Result
~$95,000 final value | ~23% CAGR | ~780% total return
Important Disclaimer
This tool uses historical data for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All calculations use adjusted close prices which account for splits and dividends. Currency conversions use approximate static rates. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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