ROI Calculator

Measure how well an investment performed — in total and per year.

Result

50%
Total ROI
14.47%
Annualized ROI
$5,000.00
Net profit

Formula

ROI = (Final − Initial) / Initial × 100%. Annualized: (Final/Initial)^(1/years) − 1.

Worked example

Buy for $10,000, sell for $15,000 after 3 years → ROI = 50%, annualized ≈ 14.47%.

About the roi calculator

ROI answers a simple question: for every dollar I put in, how many came back? Annualized ROI lets you compare investments held over different time periods on an equal footing.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use total or annualized ROI?+

Use annualized when comparing investments across different holding periods.

Does ROI include fees?+

Only if you subtract them from the final value before entering it.

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