ROI Calculator
Calculate absolute return and return on investment percentage from initial and final value.
Initial investment
$10,000.00
Final value
$13,000.00
Absolute return
$3,000.00
ROI
30%
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Insights
Generate a concise interpretation of your inputs and outputs. This is educational and hypothetical.
What It Is
The ROI calculator computes percentage return and absolute gain/loss between initial and final value.
It is a simple metric for total return over any period.
How It Works
Absolute return is final value minus initial investment.
ROI percentage is absolute return divided by initial investment.
Formula
Absolute return = Final Value - Initial Investment.
ROI (%) = ((Final Value - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment) x 100.
Example
If you invest $10,000 and end at $13,000, absolute return is $3,000 and ROI is 30%.
Use this for quick profitability checks before deeper risk analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ROI account for time?
No, use CAGR for annualized comparison across durations.
Can ROI be negative?
Yes, when final value is below initial investment.
Does this include fees and taxes?
Only if reflected in your input values.