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ROI Calculator

Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) percentage, profit/loss, and annualized returns. Fill any 2 fields to auto-calculate the 3rd.

Enter duration to calculate annualized ROI

Results

Profit/Loss

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ROI Percentage

0%

Common ROI Examples

How to Use the ROI Calculator

What is ROI (Return on Investment)?

ROI is a performance metric that measures the profitability of an investment. It shows the percentage gain or loss relative to your initial investment. Formula: ROI % = ((Final Value - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment) × 100

How to Calculate ROI

  1. Enter any 2 values: Fill in any 2 of the 3 fields (Initial Investment, Final Value, ROI %). The calculator automatically computes the missing field.
  2. Add duration (optional): Enter investment duration in years to calculate annualized ROI. This shows your average yearly return.
  3. View results: See Profit/Loss (dollar amount gained or lost), ROI Percentage, and Annualized ROI (if duration provided).
  4. Try examples: Click any example card to load realistic investment scenarios and see ROI calculations instantly.

Understanding the Results

  • Profit/Loss: The dollar amount you gained (positive) or lost (negative). Final Value - Initial Investment.
  • ROI Percentage: Your return as a percentage of initial investment. Positive = profit, negative = loss.
  • Annualized ROI: Average yearly return, accounting for investment duration. Useful for comparing investments of different time periods.

Example Calculation

Scenario: You invested $10,000 in stocks, now worth $15,000 after 2 years:

  • • Initial Investment: $10,000
  • • Final Value: $15,000
  • • Duration: 2 years

Results:

  • • Profit: $5,000 ($15,000 - $10,000)
  • • ROI: 50% (($5,000 / $10,000) × 100)
  • • Annualized ROI: 22.47% (average per year over 2 years)

When to Use ROI Calculator

  • Stock investments: Calculate gains from stock portfolio
  • Real estate: Measure property investment returns
  • Business investments: Evaluate startup or business venture profitability
  • Crypto investments: Track cryptocurrency investment performance
  • Marketing campaigns: Measure ROI of advertising spend
  • Education/training: Calculate return on skill development investments

Privacy & Security

All calculations happen in your browser. Your investment data never leaves your device and is never stored or transmitted. This calculator is safe for analyzing sensitive financial information.