Calculate profit, return and break-even price on a stock trade including commissions.
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| Buy $50, sell $65, 100 shares, $5 fee | Profit $1,490.00 (+29.77%) · break-even $50.05 |
| Buy $120, sell $95, 50 shares, $5 fee | Loss $1,260.00 (−20.98%) |
| Buy $25, sell $32, 200 shares, $10 fee | Profit $1,380.00 (+27.54%) · break-even $25.05 |
Fees are charged on both the buy and the sell side, and on small trades they can meaningfully reduce the return — the break-even price shows the level you must beat just to get even.
No. Dividend income and capital gains tax are separate; add any dividends you received to judge the full return, and remember tax is taken when the gain is realised.
The sell price at which total proceeds equal total cost including both commissions — below it you lose money.