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Stock profit (or loss) is the gain or loss realised from buying and selling shares. It includes capital appreciation (price change), dividends received, and after deducting transaction costs. Total return = (Sale price − Purchase price + Dividends) / Purchase price × 100%.
Przewodnik krok po kroku
- 1Record purchase price per share and number of shares bought
- 2Add any brokerage commission to the cost basis
- 3Record sale price per share and any commission on sale
- 4Profit = (Sale price − Purchase price) × Shares − Total commissions + Dividends received
Rozwiązane przykłady
Wejście
Buy 100 shares @ £5 · Sell @ £8 · No dividends
Wynik
£300 profit (60% return)
(£800−£500) = £300
Wejście
Buy 50 shares @ $20 · Sell @ $15
Wynik
−$250 loss (−25%)
Capital loss — may offset other gains for tax
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