How to use the ROI Calculator
Estimate return on investment (roi) from amount invested, amount returned, investment length with the ROI Calculator. It includes Return on Investment (ROI), Annualized ROI, Annualized ROI by dates workflows, so choose the one that matches the values you actually know. Use it as a planning baseline, then compare the estimate with current rates, fees, taxes, and provider terms.
Step by step
- For the ROI, enter amount invested, amount returned, investment length, from, to. Keep each value in the unit displayed beside its field.
- Review the selected ROI workflow and inputs, then read return on investment (roi) in the result panel.
- Change one ROI assumption at a time to compare scenarios. Use Reset to restore this tool's worked example values.
How the calculation works
Calculates gain, total ROI, and compound annualized ROI.
Worked example
In the ROI worked example, amount invested $10,000, amount returned $15,000, investment length 5, from 2021 produces return on investment (roi) of 50%. Investment Gain: $5,000.00. Review the displayed units before comparing the result.
Understanding the result
The ROI reports return on investment (roi). Use it as a planning baseline, then compare the estimate with current rates, fees, taxes, and provider terms. Planning estimate only. Rates, fees, taxes, eligibility rules, timing, and provider terms can change the result.
How to check the answer
Check the ROI result by entering the same amount invested, amount returned, investment length in an independent statement, lender, provider, or official tool. Change one input and confirm that return on investment (roi) moves in the direction implied by Calculates gain, total ROI, and compound annualized ROI.
Common questions
What does the ROI calculate?
Estimate return on investment (roi) from amount invested, amount returned, investment length with the ROI Calculator.
Which ROI inputs have the biggest effect?
return on investment (roi) responds directly to amount invested, amount returned, investment length, from, to. Change one input while holding the others constant to see its effect.
Is the ROI result exact?
Planning estimate only. Rates, fees, taxes, eligibility rules, timing, and provider terms can change the result. Recheck amount invested, amount returned, investment length and use return on investment (roi) only for a decision where that level of precision is appropriate.