Enter what you paid, what you sold (or could sell) for, the share count, and how long you held. The calculator shows total profit, percentage return, and the annualized rate so you can compare trades of different lengths fairly.
Returns · Free Calculator
Stock Return & Annualized Gain
Turn a buy price, sell price, and holding period into total and annualized return.
Total profit —
Total return —
Annualized return —
Cost basis —
Proceeds —
Heads up: Excludes taxes, fees, and dividends. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Why does annualized return matter?
A 40% gain over five years and a 40% gain over one year are wildly different. Annualizing puts every trade on the same yearly scale so you can compare them honestly.
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