Worked example
An investment costing ₹1,00,000 and returning ₹1,20,000 has a ₹20,000 gain and a 20% simple ROI before fees and taxes.
Investment performance
Measure investment gain or loss, total return on investment, and annualized return over time.
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Formula
ROI = (Final Value − Initial Investment) ÷ Initial Investment × 100
Results are estimates based on the figures entered and may exclude taxes, fees, accounting adjustments, or employment rules not shown.
Return on investment compares net gain or loss with the original amount invested.
Annualized ROI converts the total change into an equivalent compounded yearly rate.
No. ROI measures return only and does not account for volatility, risk, taxes, or the timing of cash flows.
Practical guidance
Measure investment gain, ROI, and annualized return. Review the example and limitations below before using the result for an important decision.
An investment costing ₹1,00,000 and returning ₹1,20,000 has a ₹20,000 gain and a 20% simple ROI before fees and taxes.
Rates and growth are assumed to remain constant. Actual returns, lender schedules, fees, taxes, rounding, and product rules can change the outcome.
Calculations run from the values you enter using the formula described on this page. Inputs are processed in your browser and results are rounded for display.
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