Stock Market Profit Percentage Calculator

Here’s a comprehensive table summarizing all you need to know about Stock Market Profit Percentage calculations:

Aspect	Details
Basic Formula	Profit Percentage = ((Selling Price – Purchase Price) / Purchase Price) x 100
Profit Calculation	Profit = Selling Price – Purchase Price
Loss Calculation	Loss = Purchase Price – Selling Price
Realized vs. Unrealized Gains	Realized gains are from sold stocks; unrealized gains are from stocks still held
Including Fees	Reduce the gain by transaction costs: ((Selling Price – Purchase Price – Fees) / Purchase Price) x 100
Including Dividends	Add dividend income to the gain: ((Selling Price – Purchase Price + Dividends) / Purchase Price) x 100
Calculating Dollar Profit	Dollar Profit = (Selling Price x Number of Shares) – (Purchase Price x Number of Shares)
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Gains	Short-term: held < 1 year; Long-term: held > 1 year (affects tax rates)
Break-Even Point	When Selling Price = Purchase Price (0% profit/loss)
Annualized Return	(1 + Total Return)^(365/Days Held) – 1
Benchmark Comparison	Compare your stock’s performance to market indices (e.g., S&P 500)
Risk-Adjusted Return	Sharpe Ratio = (Return – Risk-Free Rate) / Standard Deviation of Returns
Tax Implications	Profits are subject to capital gains tax; rates vary based on holding period and income

This table covers the essential aspects of calculating and understanding stock market profit percentages. It includes the basic formula, how to account for fees and dividends, the difference between realized and unrealized gains, and concepts like annualized return and risk-adjusted return. Remember that while percentage return is important, it should be considered alongside other factors such as absolute dollar profit, risk, and overall portfolio performance123.