Total Investment Outlay
₹ 15,000.00
Total Payout (Sell Value)
₹ 20,000.00
Deductions (Fees & Brokerage)
₹ 20.00
Return Percentage (%)
+33.20%
Net Profit / Loss
₹ 4,980.00
About the Stock Profit & Return Calculator
Our free Stock Profit & Return Calculator helps equity traders and investors determine the exact net profit, loss percentage, and total yield of any stock trade after accounting for buy/sell prices, quantity, and transaction brokerages or fees.
How Stock Profit and Return Are Calculated
Calculating trade profitability requires comparing your gross sale returns against your total capital outlay and transaction costs:
$$\text{Total Investment} = \text{Number of Shares} \times \text{Buy Price}$$
$$\text{Total Payout} = \text{Number of Shares} \times \text{Sell Price}$$
$$\text{Net Profit / Loss} = (\text{Total Payout} - \text{Total Investment}) - \text{Brokerage/Fees}$$
$$\text{Return Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Net Profit}}{\text{Total Investment}} \right) \times 100$$
How to Use the Calculator
Simply enter your trade details:
- Number of Shares: The total quantity of shares bought and sold in the transaction.
- Buy & Sell Price: Your execution entry and exit prices per share.
- Brokerage / Fees: Aggregate transaction charges, STT, and exchange fees levied by your broker.
Click the Calculate Profit button to instantly view your investment outlay, gross payout, fees, net profit/loss, and yield percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do brokerages and transaction fees impact stock profits?
Brokerage commissions, exchange transaction charges, GST, SEBI turnover fees, and Securities Transaction Tax (STT) directly reduce your net returns, which is why factoring fees into every trade calculation is essential.
What is the difference between absolute return and annualized return?
Absolute return calculates your total profit percentage over the entire duration of the trade, whereas annualized return normalizes that gain to a yearly rate to compare performance across different holding periods.
Are short-term stock profits taxable?
Yes, capital gains realized from selling stocks are subject to short-term capital gains (STCG) or long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax depending on your holding period.
