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Stock Profit calculator

Work out your net profit or loss on a stock trade after fees.

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Stock Profit Pro

High-precision trade analysis including ROI, fees, and break-even points.

NET PROFIT
$0.00
ROI: 0%
Gross Profit
$0.00
Total Fees Paid
$0.00
Break-Even Price
$0.00

Trade Insight: Great trade! You've outperformed the standard market growth rate. Ensure you account for long-term capital gains tax.

About the Stock Profit calculator

Work out your net profit or loss on a stock trade after fees.

How to use the Stock Profit calculator

  1. Enter the Buy Price, Sell Price and Quantity.
  2. Enter Total Fees.
  3. Press Calculate Net Returns.

Formula and method

Net profit = (Sell price − Buy price) × Quantity − Fees. Return % = Net profit ÷ (Buy price × Quantity) × 100.

Worked example

Buying 100 shares at $50 and selling at $60 with $20 in fees gives a net profit of $980, a 19.6% return.

When to use the Stock Profit calculator

  • Working out the profit or loss on a trade after fees.
  • Setting a target sell price.
  • Recording trades for tax purposes.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting commissions and taxes.
  • Ignoring the holding period, which can change how gains are taxed.

Tips

  • Remember capital gains tax on profits.
  • Fees matter more on small trades.

Frequently asked questions

Is stock profit taxed?
In many countries gains are taxable, often at different rates for short-term and long-term holdings.
How do I calculate profit on a trade?
Profit = (sell price − buy price) × shares − fees.