CAPITAL GAINS CALCULATOR

Use this capital gains calculator to estimate the gain or loss when you sell an investment. Calculate your capital gain or loss based on purchase price, sale price, investment amount, and transaction costs.

This tool helps you understand the financial outcome of selling an investment before considering any applicable taxes.

Inputs

For display only. No FX conversion is performed.
Enter the original purchase price per share or unit.
Enter the price received per share or unit when sold.
Include brokerage or other costs directly related to the purchase.
Include brokerage or other costs directly related to the sale.
This calculator estimates capital gain or loss only. It does not calculate capital gains tax or apply country-specific tax rules.

Results

Enter the purchase price, sale price, and number of units to estimate the capital gain or loss. Add transaction costs for a more complete result.

How to Read the Results

The results show the estimated capital gain or loss from selling an investment based on the purchase price, sale price, and transaction costs entered. A capital gain occurs when sale proceeds exceed the cost base, while a capital loss occurs when they fall below it. Costs associated with buying and selling can change the final result. Use the calculator to understand the investment outcome before considering any applicable tax treatment.

Common Use Cases
  • Estimating the capital gain or loss from selling an investment
  • Including purchase and selling costs in the calculation
  • Comparing different sale price scenarios
  • Understanding how transaction costs affect the final gain
  • Reviewing investment outcomes before considering tax implications
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Disclaimer

All calculations provided on CalcuFinder are estimates for general informational and planning purposes only. Results depend on the information entered and the assumptions used, and actual outcomes may differ. CalcuFinder does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.