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Stock Returns Calculator

Calculate absolute gains, CAGR, and total return on investment for equities.

Stock Returns Calculator

Buy Price Per Share
₹
Sell Price Per Share
₹
Shares Quantity
Qty
Dividend per share (if any)
₹
Holding Period (Years)
Yrs

Maturity Projections

Net Capital Profit₹0
Absolute Return%
Annualized Return (CAGR)%
Investment Cost₹0
Dividend Earnings₹0

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between absolute return and annualized return?+
Are dividends included when calculating stock returns?+
Is stock market return taxable in India?+

What Is the Stock Returns Calculator?

Calculate your stock market investment profits and losses. Enter buy and sell prices to see total returns, absolute percentage gains, and CAGR.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Step 1: Enter your Buy Price
  2. Step 2: Enter your Sell Price
  3. Step 3: Enter your Quantity
  4. Step 4: Enter your Dividend per Share
  5. Step 5: Enter your Holding Period (Years)
  6. Step 6: Review the instant results and the visual breakdown chart below
  7. Step 7: Adjust any value to compare scenarios, and download the full report as a PDF

Example Calculation: Typical Inputs for the Stock Returns Calculator

This table shows a realistic example calculation based on standard parameters. Enter your custom numbers in the sliders above to compare results.

ParameterSample Value
Buy Price₹250
Sell Price₹380
Quantity₹500
Dividend per Share5
Holding Period (Years)2.5

Analyzing Stock Market Returns & ROI

Mathematical Formula:
Absolute Return = ((Sell Price - Buy Price + Dividend) / Buy Price) * 100

Calculate total returns on equity investments including dividend distributions. Annualized returns are crucial when comparing stock performance against debt benchmarks.

Comparing income stocks? Read our guide on what dividend yield is and how to read it, or try the dividend yield calculator.