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 investment performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Stock Price — Current price of the stock
• Old Stock Price — Original purchase price of the stock

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

3. Importance of Percentage Increase Calculation

Details: Calculating percentage increase helps investors compare performance across different stocks, assess investment returns, and make informed buying/selling decisions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both new and old stock prices in the same currency. Prices must be positive numbers. The calculator will show the percentage increase.

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 the stock price.

Q2: How is this different from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original price, while percentage points measure absolute difference between percentages.

Q3: 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.

Q4: What time period should I use?
A: You can calculate increase over any period - daily, weekly, monthly, or since purchase. Just ensure both prices are from comparable times.

Q5: How does this relate to annualized returns?
A: This shows simple return. Annualized return accounts for compounding over multiple years.