Average historical ROI benchmarks: S&P 500 stocks average 10-11% annually. Real estate averages 8-12% including appreciation and rental income. Bonds return 4-6%. High-yield savings accounts offer 4-5% APY with zero risk. Use our calculator to compare your investment's performance against these benchmarks.
Remember that ROI doesn't account for inflation. A 7% nominal return with 3% inflation gives you only 4% real return. For long-term planning, always consider inflation-adjusted (real) returns when evaluating investment performance.