ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment, profit, and annualized rate.

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Profit / loss$3,500
Total ROI35%
Annualized ROI10.52%

What this does

ROI Calculator computes return on investment as a percentage, the absolute profit/loss, and the annualized rate of return so you can fairly compare investments of different durations.

When to use it

  • Comparing the return on two completed investments
  • Deciding whether a side-project or business deal was worth it
  • Reporting investment performance in a presentation or report
  • Comparing real estate vs. stock returns on equal footing

Frequently asked

What does annualized return mean?

It's the effective per-year rate of return, assuming compounding. A 50% return over 3 years is about 14.5% annualized.

Does it account for inflation?

No — this is nominal return. Subtract your country's inflation rate for the real return.