ROI Calculator
Calculate investment profit or loss and percentage return on investment.
Return on investment
Total return includes recovered principal. Net profit is the difference between total return and the initial investment.
ROI = (total return − investment) ÷ investment × 100
Profits and losses
A positive ROI represents a gain under these inputs and a negative ROI represents a loss. It does not include time, risk, inflation, tax, or fees unless already reflected in your values.
Frequently asked questions
Are return and profit the same?
No. Total return includes initial principal; profit is the difference.
Can ROI be negative?
Yes, when total return is below the investment.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is a mathematical calculation from your inputs.
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