Return on investment calculator

Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability or efficiency of an investment. It measures the return or gain on an investment relative to the initial cost or outlay.

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How to calculate return on investment

To calculate Return on Investment (ROI), you’ll need the following information:

  1. Initial Investment (Cost): This is the amount of money you initially invest in a project, venture, or asset.

  2. Final Value (or Earnings): This is the total value or earnings generated from the investment.

The formula for ROI is:

ROI = Net income / Cost of investment x 100

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