Return on investment measures profit relative to cost: (gain − cost) ÷ cost × 100. It shows how efficiently an investment uses your money.

What is annualized return?

Annualized return spreads the total gain across the holding period, letting you compare investments held for different lengths of time.

ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment (ROI) for any investment.

Initial Investment

Final Value

Holding Period (years)

Total ROI

50.00%

Net Profit

$5,000.00

Annualized Return

14.47%

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