Stock Return Calculator
Result
Stock Return Calculator — free online calculator.
Formula
- Stock Return Calculator calculates its result from Shares, Sell, Buy, Dividends, Years, Total. It uses the formula Capital Gain = (Sell − Buy) × Shares; Total Return = Capital Gain + Dividends; Annualised = (1 + Total%)^(1/years) − 1. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
- The main inputs are Shares, Sell, Buy, Dividends, Years, Total. 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: Stock Return
- Shares: 2
- Sell: 3
- Buy: 4
- Dividends: 5
- Years: 14
- Total: 7
Using Shares = 2, Sell = 3, Buy = 4, Dividends = 5, Years = 14, Total = 7, the calculated result is 0.0048444572.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Stock Return calculate?
Stock Return Calculator — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Shares, Sell, Buy, Dividends, Years, Total using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Capital Gain = (Sell − Buy) × Shares; Total Return = Capital Gain + Dividends; Annualised = (1 + Total%)^(1/years) − 1.
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.