Investment Return Calculator
Holding-period return = (ending value / initial cost − 1) × 100. Enter your own values; the result updates only when you run the tool.
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How investment return calculator works
Holding-period return = (ending value / initial cost − 1) × 100.
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- Initial cost
- 1000
- Ending value including distributions
- 1200
20
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Use the units shown in each label. Holding-period return = (ending value / initial cost − 1) × 100.
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