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Stock profit (or loss) is the gain or loss realised from buying and selling shares. It includes capital appreciation (price change), dividends received, and after deducting transaction costs. Total return = (Sale price − Purchase price + Dividends) / Purchase price × 100%.

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  1. 1Record purchase price per share and number of shares bought
  2. 2Add any brokerage commission to the cost basis
  3. 3Record sale price per share and any commission on sale
  4. 4Profit = (Sale price − Purchase price) × Shares − Total commissions + Dividends received

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ଇନପୁଟ୍
Buy 100 shares @ £5 · Sell @ £8 · No dividends
ଫଳ
£300 profit (60% return)
(£800−£500) = £300
ଇନପୁଟ୍
Buy 50 shares @ $20 · Sell @ $15
ଫଳ
−$250 loss (−25%)
Capital loss — may offset other gains for tax

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