Stock Return Calculator: Measure Investment Performance

How well did your investment perform? Our Stock Return Calculator shows total return, annualized return, and profit from your buy and sell prices.

How to Use

1. Enter buy price and number of shares
2. Enter sell price and holding period in years
3. See total return — dollar amount and percentage
4. View annualized return for comparing investments of different durations

Common Use Cases

• Portfolio review: Evaluate individual stock performance
• Investment comparison: Compare returns across different holdings
• Tax planning: Calculate capital gains for tax purposes
• Performance tracking: Measure investment success over time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is annualized return? It’s your return normalized to a yearly rate, making it possible to compare investments held for different time periods.

Does this include dividends? This calculator covers price appreciation only. Add dividend income separately for total return including dividends.

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