ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment and annualised ROI over a holding period.
How to use ROI Calculator
Three quick steps — no sign-up needed
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Step 1
Enter initial investment and final value
Add what you put in and what it is worth now (or at exit).
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Step 2
Set holding period in years
Use fractional years if needed for shorter holds.
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Step 3
Read ROI and annualised ROI
Compare deals on both total and per-year bases.
About ROI Calculator
ROI Calculator measures return on investment from initial value, final value, and holding period, including an annualised view. Operators searching "ROI calculator", "annualized ROI", or "return on investment" need comparable performance numbers across deals.
Enter initial investment, final value, and years held. Total ROI shows overall gain/loss percent; annualised ROI helps compare investments held for different lengths of time.
ROI does not capture risk, liquidity, or fees unless you net them in the inputs. Educational metric tool - not a recommendation to invest.
Benefits of ROI Calculator
Frequently asked questions
How is ROI calculated?
Typically (final - initial) / initial, expressed as a percentage.
What is annualised ROI?
A per-year expression of return over the holding period.
Should fees be included?
For realistic ROI, subtract costs in the values you enter.
Is high ROI always better?
Not if risk or capital lock-up is extreme - context matters.
Does this predict future ROI?
No - it evaluates the numbers you provide.