Rate of Return Calculator

Calculate rate of return: (End value − Start value + Dividends) / Start value.

Use the Rate of Return Calculator

Enter start value, end value, and optional dividends/interest. Rate of return is calculated.

Inputs

Start value, end value, and optional dividends/interest received.

Results

Rate of return
14%

(End − Start + Dividends) / Start. Period return.

How this calculator works

Rate of return = (End − Start + Dividends) / Start. Shown as percentage.

How to interpret your results

Positive % is gain; negative is loss. Not annualized.

FAQs

What is rate of return?
(End value − Start value + Dividends) / Start value. Period return including income.
Which inputs do I need?
Start value, end value, and optional dividends or interest received.
When would I use this?
To measure total return on an investment over a period.

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Rate of Return Calculator

Calculate rate of return: (End value − Start value + Dividends) / Start value.

Use the Rate of Return Calculator

Enter start value, end value, and optional dividends/interest. Rate of return is calculated.

Inputs

Start value, end value, and optional dividends/interest received.

Results

Rate of return
14%

(End − Start + Dividends) / Start. Period return.

How this calculator works

Rate of return = (End − Start + Dividends) / Start. Shown as percentage.

How to interpret your results

Positive % is gain; negative is loss. Not annualized.

FAQs

What is rate of return?
(End value − Start value + Dividends) / Start value. Period return including income.
Which inputs do I need?
Start value, end value, and optional dividends or interest received.
When would I use this?
To measure total return on an investment over a period.

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