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Saving & investing

ROI calculator

Measure gain or loss against initial cost.

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TRANSPARENT CALCULATION

Formula & method

ROI = (ending value − initial cost + cash received − Costs & fees) ÷ initial cost × 100

ROI measures total gain relative to cost and does not account for how long the investment was held.

Assumptions

  • Inputs remain in your browser and are not saved.
  • Rates are converted to the payment frequency shown.
  • Results are rounded for display; internal calculations retain precision.
WORKED EXAMPLE

Example calculation

Example

Buying for $1,000 and selling for $1,150 gives a 15% ROI.

Important

Educational estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice.