Share Gain Calculator

Calculate Share Gain





Formula

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

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

Where:

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:

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.