1. What is Share Price Increase?

The percentage increase in share price measures how much a stock's value has grown over a period. It's a key metric for investors to evaluate investment performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Price — Current share price
• Old Price — Original purchase price

Explanation: The formula calculates the relative change in price as a percentage of the original price.

3. Importance of Price Increase Calculation

Details: Calculating percentage increase helps investors compare performance across different investments regardless of their absolute price differences.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both prices in the same currency. The old price should be your purchase price, and the new price should be the current market price.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Should I include dividends in this calculation?
A: This calculator only measures price appreciation. For total return, you would need to include dividends and other distributions.

Q2: What's a good percentage increase?
A: This depends on your investment horizon and market conditions. Compare against relevant benchmarks.

Q3: How does this differ from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original value, while percentage points measure absolute difference between percentages.

Q4: Can this be negative?
A: Yes, if the new price is lower than the old price, the result will be negative, indicating a loss.

Q5: How often should I calculate this?
A: Regular monitoring (monthly/quarterly) helps track performance, but avoid overreacting to short-term fluctuations.