Capital Gains Yield Calculator
Result
Capital Gains Yield Calculator Calculate the capital gains yield of an investment — the percentage return from a change in price alone, before any dividends. Enter the initial price you paid and the current price, and this calculator shows the price-based — free online calculator.
Formula
- Enter the values shown in the calculator. The result follows the stated formula and assumes consistent units and input definitions.
- The main inputs are Initial Price, Current Price. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Capital Gains Yield
- Initial Price: 90
- Current Price: 117
Example inputs: Initial Price = 90; Current Price = 117. Calculated result: Capital Gains Yield: 30.00%.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Capital Gains Yield calculate?
This measures price change only and excludes dividends and other distributions.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Initial Price, Current Price using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Capital gains yield (%) = (current price − initial price) ÷ initial price × 100..
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.