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Investment Calculator: ETF Savings Plan & Returns

€300 a month into an ETF savings plan: what does that actually become after 20 years? And what is it worth in real terms once you account for inflation? I built this calculator because I wanted a concrete answer to that question.

Return Calculator – ETF, Savings Plan & Property

ETF Savings Plan, Einmalanlage, Immobilienrendite: mit Inflation

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Years
%
%
Final Amount (nominal)
€176,471.69
after 20 years · €300/month + €5,000 start at 7% p.a.
Contributions
€77,000.00
Investment Gains
€99,471.69
Real Value (2% inflation)
€118,760.39
Capital × Factor
2,3x
Contributions
€77,000.00
Investment Gains
€98,626.00
Real Value (Inflation)
€118,192.00
Capital × Factor
2.3×

Which Investment Type Suits You?

ETF Savings Plan Monthly contributions into a broadly diversified index fund. Historically 6–8% p.a. long-term – ideal for wealth building.
Lump-Sum Investment A larger sum is invested all at once. Compound interest works immediately on the full capital – suitable for inheritances or bonuses.
Property Capital appreciation + rental income combined. The calculator shows gross yield and total gain – excluding purchase costs and taxes.

Inflation adjustment is particularly important: £100,000 in 30 years is worth only around £55,000 at 2% inflation. The calculator therefore always shows both values – nominal final capital and real purchasing power.

Tip: Compare the ETF savings plan with property – and note that the property calculation excludes purchase costs (approx. 10–15%), maintenance and taxes.

Budget Calculator – Monthly Budget & Savings Potential

Enter your income and expenses – and see how much is left at the end of the month

income
Net Salary
Side Business
Part-time Job
Child Benefit
Total Income
Monthly Savings Rate
Amount I save
Fixed Costs
Rent / Mortgage
Electricity & Gas
Internet & Phone
Insurance
Streaming (Netflix etc.)
Gym
Summe Fixed Costs
Variable Costs
Groceries
Transport / Fuel
Restaurant & Ausgehen
Kleidung & Shopping
Summe Variable
Total Expenses

How the Budget Calculator works

Track your income Enter all monthly income – net salary, side income, child benefit or investment returns.
Deduct your expenses Fixed costs like rent and subscriptions plus variable expenses like groceries and transport are fully tracked.
Savings potential Zinsora automatically analyses your budget and shows you concrete opportunities to save money each month.

The 50-30-20 rule is a tried-and-tested guideline: 50% for essential needs (rent, groceries, transport, insurance, utilities), 30% for personal wants (leisure, subscriptions, shopping, restaurants) and 20% for saving and debt repayment. The budget calculator checks your entries against these targets and shows you a traffic-light rating for each category.

Tip: Use the savings potential analysis to find specific subscriptions or fixed costs that can be reduced. Even small monthly savings of £20–50 add up to £240–600 per year – money you can invest directly into an ETF savings plan.

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Everything you need to know
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Interest Calculator, Loan Calculator, Return Calculator und Budget Calculator – wofür werden sie genutzt und was bringen sie dir?

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The Interest Calculator

What is it used for?

The Interest Calculator helps you calculate the growth of your capital over time – whether for a savings account, fixed deposit or savings plan. You can choose between simple and compound interest and instantly see how much your money grows through the compound interest effect.

Typical use cases

  • Plan a savings account or fixed deposit
  • Understand and visualise the compound interest effect
  • Compare different interest rates
  • Combine savings rates with starting capital

Your advantages

  • Instant calculation without sign-up
  • Shows the real difference between simple and compound interest
  • Sliders for quickly testing different scenarios
  • All data stays in your browser
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The Loan Calculator

What is it used for?

The Loan Calculator helps you plan a mortgage or loan. It calculates your monthly payment, total costs and creates a full amortisation schedule – for annuity loans, repayment loans and bullet loans.

Typical use cases

  • Plan property financing or purchase
  • Realistically assess monthly payment
  • Compare different loan types
  • View amortisation schedule year by year

Your advantages

  • Three loan types in one calculator
  • Full amortisation schedule at a glance
  • Visual cost breakdown (repayment vs. interest)
  • No bank, no sales pressure – just numbers
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The Return Calculator

What is it used for?

The Return Calculator shows how your invested capital can develop long-term – whether as a monthly ETF savings plan, a lump-sum investment or a property investment. Including inflation adjustment, you see the real value of your wealth.

Typical use cases

  • Simulate ETF savings plan over years
  • Plan a lump-sum investment in stocks or funds
  • Realistically calculate property returns
  • Factor inflation into purchasing power

Your advantages

  • Three investment types directly comparable
  • Inflation adjustment for realistic planning
  • Shows capital gains vs. contributions clearly
  • Ideal for long-term wealth planning
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The Budget Calculator

What is it used for?

The Budget Calculator helps you keep track of your monthly household budget. Enter income (salary, Part-time Job, Child Benefit) ande Fixed Costs und variable expenses ein – und sieh sofort, wie viel am Monatsende übrig bleibt.

Typical use cases

  • Plan monthly budget in a structured way
  • Einsparungspotenziale bei Abos & Fixed Costs erkennen
  • Build emergency fund and reserves purposefully
  • Distribute surplus wisely between saving & investing

Your advantages

  • Dynamic rows – add your own categories
  • 50-30-20 rule as instant comparison
  • Concrete recommendations: emergency fund, debt, ETF
  • All data stays exclusively in your browser
Guide · Loans
Mortgage Overpayment

When does it make sense?

Overpay the mortgage or invest? The decision comes down to comparing your mortgage rate against achievable after-tax returns. Above 4–5%, overpayment is hard to beat.

What you'll learn

  • Overpayment vs. ISA/ETF: direct comparison
  • How tax changes the maths
  • Hybrid strategy: repay AND invest
Guide · Saving
Easy Access vs Fixed-Rate

Which pays more in 2026?

Easy access savings are flexible, fixed-rate bonds pay more. When each makes sense – and how a savings ladder gets the best of both worlds.

What you'll learn

  • Current rates 2026 compared
  • FSCS protection and limits
  • Fixed-rate ladder strategy
Guide · Finance
50-30-20 Rule

Budgeting made simple

50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% for saving. The simplest way to split your salary – no spreadsheet required. Works even in expensive cities.

What you'll learn

  • 50-30-20 with concrete examples
  • What to do when rent is too high
  • Most common budgeting mistakes
Guide · Investing
Inflation & Purchasing Power

What is your money really worth?

At 3% inflation, £100,000 is worth only £55,000 after 20 years. What actually protects against inflation – and why easy access savings aren't enough.

What you'll learn

  • Calculate purchasing power loss
  • Best inflation hedges compared
  • Real return vs. nominal return

Frequently Asked Questions

With €300/month, €5,000 starting capital and 7% annual return, the result after 20 years is approximately €175,626. Of that, €77,000 came from your own contributions and €98,626 from investment gains.
Broadly diversified ETFs tracking the MSCI World have historically returned 7–8% p.a. This is not a guarantee, but a reasonable planning figure for long-term scenarios. For conservative estimates, use 5–6%.
€175,000 in 20 years has the real purchasing power of roughly €118,000 in today's money at 2% inflation. The calculator always shows both figures: the nominal value alone can be misleading.
ETFs tend to win on raw return calculations, but real estate benefits from leverage: you can control a large asset with a fraction of the value as a deposit. The right answer depends heavily on your personal situation.

⚠️ All calculations are for guidance only. Not a substitute for professional financial advice.