Stock Annual Rate of Return Calculator
Understanding Stock Annual Rate of Return
The Stock Annual Rate of Return (RoR) is a fundamental metric used by investors to gauge the profitability of their stock investments over a specific period. It quantifies how much an investment has grown or shrunk in value, expressed as a percentage. This calculation is crucial for comparing the performance of different investments, evaluating portfolio performance, and making informed decisions about future investment strategies.
To calculate the annual rate of return, we need three key pieces of information:
- Initial Investment Value: This is the total amount of money you initially put into the stock or portfolio.
- Final Investment Value: This is the total value of your investment at the end of the period you are measuring. It includes any capital appreciation and any dividends or distributions received.
- Time Period: This is the duration over which the investment's performance is measured, typically expressed in years.
The formula used by this calculator is as follows:
Total Return = (Final Investment Value – Initial Investment Value) / Initial Investment Value
Annual Rate of Return = (Total Return / Time Period) * 100
A positive annual rate of return indicates that your investment has grown, while a negative rate suggests a loss in value. Understanding this metric helps you assess risk and potential reward, and to track your progress towards your financial goals.
Example Calculation:
Let's say you invested $5,000 in a stock (Initial Investment Value). After 3 years (Time Period), your investment has grown to $7,500 (Final Investment Value).
- Total Return = ($7,500 – $5,000) / $5,000 = $2,500 / $5,000 = 0.50
- Annual Rate of Return = (0.50 / 3) * 100 = 0.1667 * 100 = 16.67%
In this example, your stock achieved an annual rate of return of approximately 16.67%.
function calculateStockReturn() {
var initialInvestment = parseFloat(document.getElementById("initialInvestment").value);
var finalInvestment = parseFloat(document.getElementById("finalInvestment").value);
var timePeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById("timePeriod").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(initialInvestment) || isNaN(finalInvestment) || isNaN(timePeriod)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
if (initialInvestment <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Initial Investment Value must be greater than zero.";
return;
}
if (timePeriod <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Time Period must be greater than zero.";
return;
}
var totalReturn = (finalInvestment – initialInvestment) / initialInvestment;
var annualRateOfReturn = (totalReturn / timePeriod) * 100;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "
Result:
" +
"Total Return: " + totalReturn.toFixed(2) + "" +
"
Annual Rate of Return: " + annualRateOfReturn.toFixed(2) + "%";
}
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