Share Gain Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the gain from selling shares (G) is:

\[ \text{G} = (\text{SP} - \text{PP}) \times \text{N} \]

Where:

$\text{G}$ is the gain from selling shares ($)
$\text{SP}$ is the selling price per share ($)
$\text{PP}$ is the purchase price per share ($)
$\text{N}$ is the number of shares sold

What is Share Gain?

Share gain is the profit made from selling shares of stock at a higher price than they were purchased. It is an important metric for investors to determine the success of their investment decisions. The gain can be realized when the shares are sold and is subject to capital gains tax, depending on the duration the shares were held and other factors.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Selling Price per Share (SP) = $50
Purchase Price per Share (PP) = $30
Number of Shares Sold (N) = 100

Using the formula to calculate the gain from selling shares (G):

\[ \text{G} = (\text{SP} - \text{PP}) \times \text{N} = (50 - 30) \times 100 = 20 \times 100 = 2000 \text{ dollars} \]

The gain from selling shares (G) is $2000.