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Stock Return Calculator
Calculate your stock investment returns including capital gains, dividends, and annualized returns based on holding period.
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How Stock Return is Calculated
This calculator works out how much you gained or lost on a stock investment, combining capital gains from the price change with any dividend income received during the holding period, and expresses the result both as a total percentage and as an annualized rate.
Investment Amount = Buy Price × Quantity
Capital Gain = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity
Total Dividend = Dividend per Share × Quantity
Total Return = Capital Gain + Total Dividend
Total Return % = (Total Return ÷ Investment Amount) × 100
Annualized Return = (1 + Total Return %/100)^(365 ÷ Holding Period in Days) − 1
Important Notes:
- • Returns are calculated before taxes and brokerage charges
- • Long-term capital gains (>1 year holding) and short-term capital gains have different tax implications
- • Dividend income is taxable as per your income tax slab
- • Brokerage charges, STT, and other transaction costs are not included
- • Annualized return is calculated using compound annual growth rate (CAGR) formula
- • This calculator is for educational purposes only and not financial advice
Stock Return Calculator FAQs
What is the difference between absolute return and annualized return?
Absolute return (or percentage return) is the total gain or loss over the entire holding period, regardless of how long you held the stock. Annualized return converts that total return into an equivalent constant yearly rate using the CAGR formula, making it easier to compare investments held for different durations.
How does the holding period affect capital gains tax on stocks in India?
For listed equity shares, holding for more than 1 year qualifies as Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG), taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh of gains in a financial year (without indexation). Holding for 1 year or less is Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG), taxed at 15% (rates as per prevailing tax rules) regardless of your income slab.
Are dividends included in the total return calculation?
Yes. This calculator adds any dividend income received per share (multiplied by your quantity) to your capital gains from the price difference, giving you a 'total return' figure that reflects both price appreciation and dividend income over the holding period.
Does this calculator account for brokerage and taxes?
No, the returns shown are calculated before brokerage, STT, other transaction charges and capital gains tax. Your actual net, in-hand return will be lower once these costs are deducted.
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