Stock Return Calculator

A stock return calculator provides a detailed picture of the current investment scenario and a summary of the investment’s performance. The stock return calculator meaning also includes its potential to determine the rate of return on an investment in a stock or portfolio of stocks. 

It helps analyse your investments' performance and evaluate their stock holdings' profitability. The calculator is useful to analyse the performance of individual stocks, compare the returns of different stocks or portfolios, and make informed decisions about buying, selling, or holding stocks based on historical performance.

The stock return calculator determines the return as a percentage, commonly referred to as the "return on investment" (ROI) or "total return." It indicates the profit or loss generated by the investment, considering both capital gains (increase in stock price) and income from dividends.
 

The calculator considers the monthly closing prices of the stocks after adjusting them for splits, bonuses or dividends. For example, if the stock has been trading for one year, the calculator considers the last three months’ closing price to calculate the returns. However, it assumes daily price data if the stock has been trading for less than three months or if price data for the last three months isn't available. 

The stock return calculator in India accounts for two main factors: the stock’s initial investment (purchase price) and the final value (sale price). By comparing these values, along with any dividends or additional investments made during the holding period, the calculator calculates the overall return on the investment. 
 

The most valuable advantages of using the stock return calculator in India include the following.

●    Effective Stock Analysis: The calculator is a simple and convenient tool to analyse the performance of stocks and other investment tools. They can quickly determine the overall return on their holdings by entering basic details such as purchase price, sale price, and dividends. 

●    Ideal Historical Evaluation: The calculator evaluates the historical performance of potential stocks or their current portfolios. Such evaluation can help identify profitable investments and understand market volatility to make informed stock market decisions. 

●    Comparative Investment Decisions: The return calculator uses past price patterns to provide a clear picture of the historical returns, which you can use to predict future potential. You can compare investment opportunities with the most profit potential using the return report. 

5paisa’s stock return calculator is easy-to-use and gives real-time results. The return calculator is entirely free for users who can use it unlimited times to calculate the returns on their investments. 

Here is a step-by-step guide to using the 5paisa stock return calculator: 

Step 1: Visit the official page of the 5paisa’s return calculator and navigate below. 

Step 2: Use the slider below the ‘Monthly Investment’ section to set your desired investment amount. The maximum amount you can use the calculator is Rs 1,00,000, and the minimum is Rs 50. 

Step 3: Enter the name of the scrip in the ‘Select Stock’ section for which you want to calculate the returns. 

Step 4: Choose the period for which you want to analyse the returns from the drop-down menu mentioned in the ‘Investment Period’ section. 

Step 5: Once you select the investment period, the calculator automatically depicts the expected return as a percentage in the ‘Expected Return’ section. 

You can also analyse the returns from the dialogue box on the right, which shows ‘Invested Amount’, ‘Wealth Gained’ and the ‘Expected Amount’.