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How to Calculate Return on Investment (ROI)

Understand the formula for ROI and how to apply it to business decisions, marketing campaigns, and personal finance.

Return on Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment.

The Formula

The basic formula is:

ROI = (Net Profit / Cost of Investment) x 100

For example, if you spend $1,000 on an ad campaign and it generates $1,500 in sales, your net profit is $500. Your ROI is 50%.

Advanced Tracking

For more complex financial planning, especially over time, you should account for compounding. You can use our Compound Interest Calculator to project long-term ROI on stocks or mutual funds.