Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate your investment profit or loss based on buy and sell prices.
Result
- Total Cost
- $0.00
- Total Revenue
- $0.00
- Profit/Loss
- $0.00
- Return
- -
Formula & Guide
Formula
$
Profit/Loss
P&L = (Sell - Buy) × Qty - Fees
Net profit or loss in dollars
%
Return %
Return = P&L / Cost × 100
Percentage gain or loss
Formula Variables
Sell
Sell Price
Price per unit when selling
Buy
Buy Price
Price per unit when buying
Qty
Quantity
Number of units traded
Fees
Transaction Fees
Commissions, taxes, etc.
Step-by-Step Scenario
Example Scenario
Buy Price
$50 × 100
Sell Price
$65 × 100
Fees
$20
1
Calculate Total Cost
- Total Cost = $50 × 100 = $5,000
2
Calculate Total Revenue
- Total Revenue = $65 × 100 = $6,500
3
Calculate Profit
- Profit = $6,500 - $5,000 - $20 = $1,480
4
Calculate Return %
- Return = $1,480 / $5,000 × 100 = 29.6%
Additional Examples
Profitable Trade
Buy: $50 × 100
Sell: $65 × 100
Fees: $20
Profit
$1,480
Return
29.6%
Losing Trade
Buy: $200 × 50
Sell: $180 × 50
Fees: $15
Loss
-$1,015
Return
-10.15%
Characteristics of Profit & Loss
Track Gains
Monitor profitable trades and winning strategies.
Manage Losses
Set stop-losses to limit downside on trades.
Include All Costs
Factor in fees, commissions, and taxes for true P&L.
Think Percentage
A $100 gain matters more on a $1,000 trade than $10,000.
Important Notes
- Keep records of all trades for tax purposes.
- Consider position size when evaluating risk.
- Don't let emotions drive buy/sell decisions.
- Paper losses aren't realized until you sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about profit & loss.