Formula used
Uses an amount-weighted average holding period, then annualises the total portfolio gain as a closed-form CAGR approximation. It is not an iterative date-accurate XIRR solve.
Example calculation
Rs 1 lakh held five years, Rs 1.5 lakh held three years and Rs 2.5 lakh held one year have an amount-weighted holding period of 2.4 years.
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