Stock Returns Calculator
Calculate stock trading profit or loss with buy/sell prices, quantity & dividends. See absolute & annualized returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are stock returns calculated?
Total return = (Current Value - Investment + Dividends) / Investment × 100. CAGR gives the annualized return. Total return includes both capital appreciation and dividend income.
Should I include dividends in return calculation?
Yes. Dividends can contribute 1-3% annually to total returns. Over long periods, reinvested dividends can account for 30-50% of total wealth created.
What is absolute return vs CAGR?
Absolute return = total percentage gain/loss. CAGR = annualized return accounting for compounding. ₹1L growing to ₹3L in 10 years = 200% absolute return but only 11.6% CAGR.
How to calculate returns with multiple purchases?
Use XIRR for multiple purchases at different dates. XIRR accounts for the timing of each cash flow and gives the effective annualized return.
What is a good stock return?
Nifty 50 has delivered ~12-13% CAGR over 20 years. Individual stocks can vary widely. Beating the index by 2-3% consistently is considered excellent.