How to use return on investment
Calculate net gain and return percentage from an initial cost and a final value. Optionally compare an annualized rate over a chosen number of years.
- Enter the numbers, dates or units you want to compare.
- Choose the calculation options and calculate.
- Review the result together with the assumptions shown.
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Compare an investment costing 10000 with a final value of 12500 over two years.
This does not model intermediate cash flows, taxes, fees or risk. Annualized return is defined for positive starting and final values.
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Is return on investment free to use?
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What should I check before using the result?
This does not model intermediate cash flows, taxes, fees or risk. Annualized return is defined for positive starting and final values.
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