ROI Calculator – User Guide
What is ROI?
Return on Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment. It directly measures the amount of return on a particular investment, relative to the investment’s cost.
ROI Formula
ROI = ((Returns - Investment) / Investment) × 100%
For example:
- If you invest ₹1,00,000 and receive ₹1,50,000 in return
- ROI = ((1,50,000 – 1,00,000) / 1,00,000) × 100%
- ROI = 50%
How to Use the Calculator
Input Fields
- Initial Investment (₹)
- Enter the amount you plan to invest or have invested
- Example: ₹1,00,000
- Expected Returns (₹)
- Enter the total amount you expect to receive
- Include both your initial investment and profits
- Example: ₹1,50,000 (if you expect ₹50,000 profit on ₹1,00,000 investment)
- Time Period (Years)
- Enter the investment duration in years
- Can include decimals (e.g., 1.5 for 18 months)
- Example: 2 years
Understanding Results
- Total ROI
- Shows overall return percentage
- Higher percentage indicates better returns
- Example: 50% means you earned half of your investment amount
- Annual ROI
- ROI divided by number of years
- Helps compare investments with different timeframes
- Example: 25% per year for a 2-year investment with 50% total ROI
- Total Returns
- Actual profit in rupees
- Difference between expected returns and initial investment
- Example: ₹50,000 (₹1,50,000 – ₹1,00,000)
Investment Growth Chart
- Visual representation of your investment growth
- X-axis shows years
- Y-axis shows investment value
- Helps visualize compound growth over time
Tips for Using the Calculator
- Real-Time Calculations
- Results update automatically as you type
- No need to click any buttons
- All three fields must be filled for calculations
- Accuracy
- Use realistic return expectations
- Consider market conditions and investment type
- Include all costs in your initial investment amount
- Comparing Investments
- Use Annual ROI for comparing investments with different time periods
- Higher Annual ROI generally indicates better investment efficiency
Important Notes
- Investment Considerations
- ROI doesn’t account for risk factors
- Consider inflation impact on returns
- Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results
- Best Practices
- Use conservative estimates for returns
- Factor in all costs (fees, taxes, etc.)
- Compare with risk-free investments like fixed deposits
- Limitations
- Simple ROI doesn’t account for timing of cash flows
- Doesn’t consider the complexity of some investment products
- Best used as one of many decision-making tools
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