Value Breakdown
How to Use This Calculator
- 1 Enter buy price and quantity
- 2 Enter sell price
- 3 Enter fees/brokerage
- 4 See Net Profit
Formula Used
Total Return = ((End Price - Start Price) + Dividends) / Start Price
Calculates the absolute return on a stock investment including capital appreciation and dividends.
Key Insights
- Transaction costs affect short-term trading significantly
- Always calculate profit after taxes (STCG/LTCG)
- Percentage return matters more than absolute profit
- Stop-loss protects capital; sizing protects portfolio