1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original amount. For share prices, it shows the growth in investment value over time.

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 difference between new and old prices, divides by the original price, and converts to a percentage.

3. Importance of Percentage Increase Calculation

Details: Calculating percentage increase helps investors evaluate investment performance, compare different stocks, and make informed decisions about buying or selling.

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: What does a negative percentage mean?
A: A negative result indicates a percentage decrease rather than an increase in share price.

Q2: Should I include dividends in the calculation?
A: This calculator shows price appreciation only. For total return, you would need to include dividends and other distributions.

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: What time period does this cover?
A: The calculator shows the total increase between your purchase price and current price, regardless of time period.

Q5: Can I use this for other investments?
A: Yes, this formula works for any asset where you want to measure price change between two points in time.