Does ROI here account for the time period of the investment?

The headline ROI % is a simple total return over the whole holding period, not annualized. The calculator also shows annualized ROI, which spreads the total return across the holding period so you can fairly compare investments held for different lengths of time.

Should I include fees or taxes in the initial cost and final value?

For an accurate ROI, include any transaction fees, commissions or taxes in your initial cost, and net out any exit fees or taxes from your final value — the formula only works with the two numbers you enter, so it can't separate them for you.

ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment and annualized ROI for any investment.

How this is calculated

ROI % = (final value − cost) ÷ cost × 100

Assumptions used in this calculation

Simple, non-annualized core ROI: The primary ROI % is a total return over the full holding period; it is not compounded, only the separate annualized ROI figure accounts for holding-period length.

About this calculator

Calculates total and annualized return on investment (ROI) for any investment from its initial cost, final value, and holding period.

Worked example

₹10,000 cost, ₹15,000 final value

Result: ROI = 50%

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