Tool: ROI calculator · Embed · All how-we-calculate pages · Questions
Purpose
Estimate total return on investment (ROI) from an initial amount and a final value you type, plus an optional annualized return when you enter a holding period in years. Educational only.
Core formulas
- Net profit / loss:
final − initial - ROI (decimal):
(final − initial) / initial - ROI %: decimal × 100
- Money multiple:
final / initial -
Annualized (when years > 0 and final ≥ 0):
(final / initial)^(1 / years) − 1
What we intentionally leave out
- Taxes, fees, commissions, and bid/ask spreads (unless already in your final value)
- Dividends or cash flows between start and end (unless included in final)
- Live market prices and portfolio tracking
- Risk metrics (volatility, drawdown, Sharpe, etc.)
Related
Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.
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