📊 Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate net profit or loss on any trade — stocks, crypto, forex, or options — including commissions and capital gains tax.
P&L Formula
Example
Buy 100 shares at $50 ($5 commission), sell at $65 ($5 commission), 15% capital gains tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gross profit = (Sell Price × Qty) − (Buy Price × Qty) − all commissions. After applying capital gains tax, you get your net profit.
Break-even is the sell price at which you recover your entire cost (buy price + all commissions). Above break-even you are profitable; below you are at a loss.
Capital gains tax directly reduces your net return. In the US, short-term gains (held <1 year) are taxed as ordinary income (up to 37%). Long-term gains are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income.
Assets held longer than one year qualify for long-term capital gains rates, which are significantly lower in most countries. Holding for the long term can reduce your tax burden considerably.
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