Stock Returns Calculator

Calculate your stock investment returns including capital gains and dividend income

Stock Returns Calculator
Calculate your stock investment returns including capital gains and dividend income.

Stock Returns Results

Total Return

$3,980.00

Total Return %

39.80%

Annualized Return

16.19%

Capital Gains

$3,500.00

Return Breakdown
Capital Gains:
$3,500.00
Total Dividends:
$500.00
Final Value:
$13,500.00
Net Profit:
$3,980.00
Performance Metrics
Capital Gains87.94%
Dividend Income12.56%
Investment Summary

Performance

Profitable investment with 39.80% total return

Annual Performance

16.19% annualized return

Income Sources

Capital gains + dividends

Understanding Stock Returns

Types of Stock Returns

  • Capital Gains: Profit from selling stocks at higher price
  • Dividend Income: Regular payments from profitable companies
  • Total Return: Capital gains plus dividend income
  • Annualized Return: Average yearly return over holding period

Investment Strategies

  • • Buy and hold for long-term growth
  • • Dividend investing for regular income
  • • Dollar-cost averaging to reduce risk
  • • Diversification across sectors and companies
Factors Affecting Stock Returns

Company Factors

  • • Financial performance and earnings growth
  • • Management quality and business strategy
  • • Competitive position in the market
  • • Dividend policy and payout ratio

Market Factors

  • • Economic conditions and interest rates
  • • Market sentiment and investor confidence
  • • Industry trends and sector performance
  • • Geopolitical events and market volatility