ROI Calculator
Enter an amount invested and its final value to get net profit, total ROI and annualized ROI.
How to use it
- Enter the amount invested Your initial cost or stake.
- Enter the final value What the investment is worth now.
- Add the years held Optional, to get the annualized return.
Examples
| 1000 → 1500 | 50% ROI |
|---|---|
| over 2 years | ~22.5%/yr |
About this tool
Return on investment boils performance down to a single, comparable percentage. This calculator takes what you put in and what it’s now worth, then reports your net profit and total ROI.
Add the number of years you held the investment and it also computes the annualized ROI — the steady yearly compound return that would produce the same result. That makes a quick win and a long-term hold directly comparable. Everything is calculated in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How is ROI calculated?
ROI is net profit divided by the amount invested, shown as a percentage. Net profit is simply the final value minus the initial cost.
What is annualized ROI?
It's the equivalent compound return per year over the holding period, which makes investments held for different lengths of time comparable.
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Updated June 13, 2026