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Stock Profit Calculator

Net profit
$2,966.50
ROI
19.77%
Annualised (CAGR)
19.78%
1.00 yr hold

Trade breakdown

Total cost basis (incl. buy fee)$15,005.00
Proceeds (after sell fee)$18,495.00
Gross gain / loss$3,490.00
Capital gains tax$523.50
Net gain / loss$2,966.50
Break-even sell price$150.10
Holding period365 days (1.00 yr)

How to use the Stock Profit Calculator

  1. Enter shares, buy price, sell price, and any commissions you paid.
  2. Add your capital-gains tax rate (15% long-term, 22%+ short-term in the US; 10% LTCG in India over ₹1 lakh).
  3. Set holding period in days for an annualised return (CAGR).
  4. Read net profit, ROI, CAGR and the break-even sell price.
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