Stock Profit Calculator
Work out the profit and percentage return on a share trade after allowing for fees. Enter buy price per share, sell price per share, number of…
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Work out the profit and percentage return on a share trade after allowing for fees. Enter buy price per share, sell price per share, number of shares and total fees to see profit and return when you calculate.
General information only, not financial advice. Results are estimates; fees, tax and future rate changes may affect outcomes.
Worked example
Example calculated from the starting values. Enter your own values and press Calculate to get your result.
With the default inputs (buy price per share = 20, sell price per share = 26, number of shares = 100, total fees = 20), the results are: profit 580.00; return 29.00 %.
Quick reference: buy price per share vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Buy price per share | Profit | Return |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1,580.00 | 158.00 % |
| 20 | 580.00 | 29.00 % |
| 40 | -1,420.00 | -35.50 % |
| 100 | -7,420.00 | -74.20 % |
| 200 | -17,420.00 | -87.10 % |
| 400 | -37,420.00 | -93.55 % |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Profit = (sell-buy) × sh-fee; Return = ((sell-buy) × sh-fee) ÷ (buy × sh) × 100. Variables: buy = buy price per share, sell = sell price per share, sh = number of shares, fee = total fees.
What do I need to enter?
You need buy price per share, sell price per share, number of shares, total fees. Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (buy price per share = 20, sell price per share = 26, number of shares = 100, total fees = 20), the results are: profit 580.00; return 29.00 %.
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