Free Trade Return Percentage Calculator

Quickly Measure Your Profit or Loss in Percentage Terms

The Trade Return Percentage Calculator helps you understand how much you gained or lost from a trade in percentage terms. Instead of only looking at profit in cash value, knowing the return percentage gives you a clearer picture of how successful the trade really was. By entering the buy price, sell price, and number of shares, this tool instantly calculates the return percentage for your trade. It works for both small and large investments, making it easy to compare results across different stocks. Traders use this calculator to measure performance, set realistic goals, and track improvement over time. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a larger portfolio, seeing your profit or loss in percentage terms gives you a fair comparison and helps build smarter trading habits.

Trade Return Percentage Calculator

Enter your initial and final values to see your trade's performance.

Initial Trade Value

Final Trade Value

Currency

Calculation Results

Return Percentage

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Net Profit / Loss

$0.00

Trade Return Percentage Calculator Guide

The Formulas We Use

Cost = Buy Price × Quantity
Turnover = (Buy Price + Sell Price) × Quantity
Fees = (Fees% ÷ 100 × Turnover) + Flat Fees
Gross P/L = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity
Net P/L = Gross P/L − Fees
Return % (Net) = (Net P/L ÷ Cost) × 100
Return % (Gross) = (Gross P/L ÷ Cost) × 100
Optional (if you track holding time d days):
Annualized Return % ≈ [(1 + Net P/L ÷ Cost)^(365 ÷ d) − 1] × 100

Example Calculation (USD)

Buy $150.00

Sell $175.00

Qty 100

Fees 0.20% + $10.00

Cost = 150 × 100 = $15,000.00
Turnover = (150 + 175) × 100 = $32,500.00
Fees = 0.20% × 32,500 + 10 = $75.00
Gross P/L = (175 − 150) × 100 = $2,500.00
Net P/L = 2,500 − 75 = $2,425.00
Return % (Net) = 2,425 ÷ 15,000 × 100 ≈ 16.17%
Return % (Gross) = 2,500 ÷ 15,000 × 100 = 16.67%

Numbers above round to 2 decimals; tiny differences from your earlier examples come from fee rounding.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Buy Price, Sell Price, and Quantity.
Enter Fees % (on turnover) and Flat Fees.
Get Gross/Net P/L and Net Return %.
Add holding days to see annualized return (optional).

Tips to Interpret Return %

Compare net to gross: big gaps signal high costs.
Mind time: a small net % can be great if held briefly.
Include all fees: exchange, broker, taxes if applicable.
Track consistency: averages over many trades matter more than one-off wins.

This is educational content, not financial advice.

Benefits of Using
Trade Return Percentage Calculator

Instant Return Calculation

Compute the percentage return on your stock trades quickly.

Accurate Metrics

Includes transaction fees and taxes for precise returns.

Easy for Beginners

Minimal inputs required for quick results.

Global Support

Works with stocks from any exchange and currency.

Private & Secure

All calculations are local; no data is saved.

Better Trade Insights

Identify which trades perform best and improve your future strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate trade returnPercentage?

Input buy price, sell price, and quantity. The calculator provides net return percentage.

Does it include fees?

Yes, you can include commissions, taxes, and other charges for precise returns.

Can I use it for multiple trades?

This calculator is for individual trades; for multiple trades, use the Multi-Trade Profit Calculator.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, the simple interface makes it easy to understand returns for any user.

Does it support multiple currencies?

Yes. Works globally with USD, INR, GBP, and more.