1. What is Stock Price Percentage Increase?

The percentage increase in stock price measures how much a stock's value has grown relative to its original price. It's a key metric for investors to evaluate performance and compare different investments.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Price — Current stock price
• Old Price — Original purchase price or previous price

Explanation: The formula calculates the relative change in price as a percentage of the original price, providing a standardized way to compare price changes across different stocks.

3. Importance of Calculating Price Changes

Details: Understanding percentage changes helps investors assess performance, make buy/sell decisions, and compare stocks of different price levels. It's more meaningful than looking at absolute dollar changes.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both prices in dollars (without currency symbols). The calculator automatically handles decimal values (e.g., $125.50 can be entered as 125.5).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good percentage increase?
A: This depends on your investment goals and time horizon. Generally, beating market benchmarks (like S&P 500 returns) is considered good.

Q2: How does this differ from percentage return?
A: Percentage return would include dividends and other distributions, while this calculation only considers price appreciation.

Q3: Can the result be negative?
A: Yes, if the new price is lower than the old price, the result will be a negative percentage, indicating a loss.

Q4: Should I use adjusted prices?
A: For accurate long-term comparisons, use adjusted prices that account for stock splits and dividends.

Q5: How often should I check price changes?
A: Frequent checking may lead to emotional decisions. Long-term investors typically review quarterly or annually.