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Price-Only Capital Gain Yield

Price-Only Capital Gain Yield: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter starting price.
Enter ending price.

Formula

price return=(ending−starting)/starting.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Excludes dividends, distributions, fees, tax and currency changes. Not an annualized return.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Starting price: 50
  • Ending price: 60

Starting price = 50; Ending price = 60. The primary result is 20.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter starting price, ending price. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

price return=(ending−starting)/starting.. Excludes dividends, distributions, fees, tax and currency changes. Not an annualized return.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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