Stock Return Calculator

How to use it

1. {'step': 1, 'description': 'Calculate capital gain per share', 'calculation': '€58.75 - €45.50 = €13.25'}
2. {'step': 2, 'description': 'Add dividends to capital gain', 'calculation': '€13.25 + €3.20 = €16.45'}
3. {'step': 3, 'description': 'Divide by purchase price', 'calculation': '€16.45 ÷ €45.50 = 0.3615'}
4. {'step': 4, 'description': 'Convert to percentage', 'calculation': '0.3615 × 100 = 36.15%'}

Common mistakes

• ⚠️ Forgetting to include dividends in total return calculation
• ⚠️ Not accounting for transaction costs and taxes on gains
• ⚠️ Comparing returns without considering holding period

Worked example

Calculate return on 10,000 EUR stock with 8% yearly.

The retorno_pct of {retorno_pct}% is your total return including dividends. the gain of {gain} is profit per share.

Input guide