ETF Return Calculator

Introduction

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) deliver diversified exposure, and total return captures the complete picture: price appreciation plus dividends. This calculator combines both to show your overall gain so you can evaluate performance and communicate results clearly. It is designed for quick checks across portfolios and for sharing outcomes in reports or reviews.

By including dividends, the tool avoids underestimating returns—especially for income-focused funds. It helps investors compare holdings fairly and make informed decisions about rebalancing or reinvestment.

Why This Tool Is Useful

Simple price change misses a key part of performance. Total return reflects both market movement and cash distributions. With consistent calculations, you can benchmark funds, track progress toward goals, and justify changes to allocations. For teams, it improves reporting quality and alignment.

Because the calculation runs in your browser, you can test scenarios quickly—adjusting prices or dividends to see sensitivity and understand expected ranges under different market conditions.

Key Features

Combines buy and current prices with total dividends to compute total return. Keeps the interface minimal: enter four values and read clean, copy-ready outputs suitable for notes and presentations.

How to Use

1. Enter your buy price and current price.
2. Enter the number of shares.
3. Enter total dividends received.
4. Review gain and total return; adjust inputs to explore scenarios.