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Investment Performance & Annualized Return

Inputs

Investment Details

$
$

Investment Horizon

Time Unit

Results

Total ROI

+25.00%

Net Profit: +$2,500

Invested vs Returned

$10,000
$12,500
Amount Invested
Amount Returned
Net Profit
$2,500
Total ROI
25.00%
Annualized ROI
25.00%
Investment Multiplier
1.25x
ROI Strategy

ROI Analysis Strategy

Return on Investment (ROI) is the ultimate yardstick for financial success. However, looking at profit alone is a common trap. True analysis requires understanding the velocity of your capital.

"Don't just chase the highest number. Use ROI to find the balance between risk, reward, and the time your capital is tied up."

Time-Weighting

A 50% return is great, but over 10 years it is only ~4% annually. Always check the Annualized ROI.

Risk-Adjusted Return

Higher ROI usually means higher risk. Compare your results against safe benchmarks like Treasury Bonds.

Opportunity Cost

If an investment yields 5% while inflation is 6%, you are effectively losing purchasing power.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The basic formula is ROI = (Net Profit / Cost of Investment) × 100. It measures the efficiency of an investment.
  • Simple ROI only looks at the total gain. Annualized ROI accounts for the time held, allowing you to compare a 1-month trade to a 5-year bond fairly.
  • Context is key. Historically, the S&P 500 averages 7-10% annually. High-risk ventures typically aim for much higher.
  • For true "Net ROI", yes. Always enter brokerage fees, platform commissions, and estimated taxes into your costs to see what you actually keep.
  • Enter the holding period to see the Annualized ROI. This is the "gold standard" metric for deciding where your capital works hardest.

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