Interactive Concept: Future Value

An interactive compounding model for students to explore how present value grows into future value through annual compounding, time, and rate changes.

Future Value
$16,105.10
Scenario
$10,000 compounded at 10.0% for 5 years
Solid blue = actual scenario Toggle the ±5% checkbox to see how a change in interest rates impacts Future Value
Dollars
Years
Actual scenario +5% compounding scenario -5% compounding scenario

Compounding Schedule

Year-by-year growth path

Year Beginning Interest Ending
This table shows the full compounding path so students can see how each year builds on the prior balance.