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Advanced Stock Investment Calculator

Precision Analysis for Equity Returns & Dividend Performance

Stock Return Calculator

Initial Investment ($)

Number of Shares

Purchase Price ($)

Current Price ($)

Annual Dividend per Share ($)

Holding Period (years)

Investment Analysis

Total Return

Annualized Return (CAGR)

Dividend Yield

Total Dividends

*Does not account for taxes or inflation

The Science of Stock Return Calculations

Accurate return calculations are crucial for portfolio analysis. Our calculator uses three key metrics:

• Total Return: Capital gains + dividends
• CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate
• Dividend Yield: Annual dividends/current price

Calculation Formulas

Total Return:
[(Current Value + Dividends) - Initial Investment] / Initial Investment × 100

CAGR:
(Ending Value/Beginning Value)^1/years - 1

Why Dividend Calculations Matter

According to S&P Global data, dividends contributed 42% of total stock market returns since 1926. Our calculator accounts for:

• Dividend reinvestment effects
• Yield-on-cost analysis
• Dividend growth compounding

Case Study: Dividend Growth Impact

A $10,000 investment in 2010 with 3% dividend yield growing at 7% annually would generate $23,450 in dividends by 2023.