Stock Profit and Loss Calculator
Calculate stock trade profit or loss, return on investment and breakeven sell price including buy and sell commissions.
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About Stock Profit and Loss Calculator
See what a stock trade made after costs. Enter the number of shares, buy and sell prices and commissions to get total cost, sale proceeds, net profit, ROI and the price you need to break even.
How to use Stock Profit and Loss Calculator
- Enter the number of shares and the buy price.
- Enter the sell price (or your target price).
- Add commissions and fees to see net profit, ROI and breakeven price.
Key features
- Commissions on both sides
- Net profit or loss and ROI
- Breakeven sell price
- Fractional shares supported
- Runs in your browser
Frequently asked questions
- How is stock profit calculated?
- Profit = shares × sell price − sell commission − (shares × buy price + buy commission).
- How is ROI calculated?
- ROI = net profit ÷ total cost (including the buy commission) × 100.
- What is the breakeven price?
- The sell price at which proceeds after the sell commission equal your total cost: (total cost + sell commission) ÷ shares.
- Are dividends and taxes included?
- No. Add dividends received separately, and note that capital gains tax may apply.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. All calculations stay in your browser.
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