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Investment Return Calculator

Compare your starting investment and current value to see the return.

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Calculator

Use the investment return calculator

Measure gain, loss and return percentage on an investment.

Starting amount

Current or final value

Result: waiting for input

Enter your values to see the result.

How it works

Formula

Return % = (gain ÷ starting amount) × 100

Example

An investment that grows from £2,000 to £2,300 has a £300 gain and a 15% return.

Frequently asked questions

Can this show a loss?

Yes. If the end value is lower than the start, the return is negative.

Does this include fees?

Only if you include them in the end value.

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Tool guide

How to use the investment return calculator

Measure gain, loss and return percentage on an investment. Use this page for a fast estimate, compare a few scenarios, and adjust the inputs until the result matches what you need to decide.

This tool also sits inside the CalcBeacon finance cluster. That makes it easier to find from category pages, related tools, and supporting guides when you want to compare options.

When it is usefulUse this tool when you want a fast estimate, want to compare options, or want a clearer answer before moving on.

Common mistakesCheck that your numbers use the same units, avoid leaving key fields blank, and test a second scenario so you can see how sensitive the final result is.

Next useful stepAfter using this page, compare the result with a related calculator or open the guide to check the number in context.

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