Rate of return calculator

To calculate the rate of return, you’ll need the initial investment value, the final investment value, and the time period over which the investment was held.

Page written by Ian Hawkins. Last reviewed on May 20, 2025. Next review due October 1, 2027.

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How to calculate rate of return

The formula for calculating the rate of return is as follows:

Rate of return=(Final value − Initial value)/Initial value×100

Here’s how to calculate it step-by-step:

  1. Subtract the initial value from the final value. This will give you the total change in value over the investment period.
  2. Divide the result from step 1 by the initial value. This will give you the relative change as a decimal.
  3. Multiply the result from step 2 by 100 to convert it into a percentage.
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