What is a Stock Profit/Loss Calculator?
Use this stock profit and loss calculator to estimate the dollar and percentage result from a buy price, sell price and quantity. Optional costs help illustrate how commissions and other charges reduce a gross result.
Formula
Example calculation
Buying 100 shares at $20 and selling at $22 creates a $200 gross profit before costs.
How to use this tool responsibly
- Include all transaction costs.
- Use actual fill prices.
- Separate realized and unrealized results.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. This tool is free to use and does not require an account.
Does this tool provide financial advice?
No. Results are educational estimates, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
Are fees and slippage included?
Only when the calculator provides an input for them. Real results may differ because of spread, slippage, commissions, taxes, and execution quality.
