ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment for any purchase or investment. Compare opportunities easily.

Quick Answer

ROI measures profit as a percentage of your investment. Use it to compare different opportunities on equal footing—a 20% return on $1,000 beats a 10% return on $2,000 in percentage terms.

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Investment Details

Initial Investment

Final Value

Time Period

Total ROI

50.0%

Return

Annualized ROI

14.47%

CAGR

Net Gain/Loss

$5,000

1.50x

Final Value

$15,000

ROI Formula

ROI = (Final Value - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment × 100

Annualized ROI = (Final / Initial)^(1/years) - 1

Your $10,000 investment grew to $15,000 over 3 years, representing a 50.0% total return or 14.47% annualized.

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Common Mistakes

•Not accounting for inflation over long time periods
•Forgetting to include all relevant fees and costs
•Using estimates when actual numbers are available

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Sources & Accuracy

Last updated: January 11, 2025

Reviewed by: CalcGrid Editorial Team

Data Sources:

Securities and Exchange Commission(2025)

Learn more about how we calculate and our editorial standards.

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