1. What is Share Price Increase?

The Share Price Increase represents the absolute difference between the current price and the previous price of a stock or share. It helps investors understand how much value their investment has gained.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( New\ Price \) — Current price of the share
• \( Old\ Price \) — Previous price of the share

Explanation: The calculator also shows the percentage increase, which is calculated as \((Increase / Old\ Price) \times 100\).

3. Importance of Price Increase Calculation

Details: Calculating price increases helps investors track performance, make buy/sell decisions, and compare different investment opportunities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both the new and old prices in dollars. The calculator will show both the absolute increase and percentage increase.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a negative increase mean?
A: A negative increase indicates the share price has decreased in value from the old price to the new price.

Q2: How is percentage increase different from absolute increase?
A: Absolute increase shows the dollar amount change, while percentage increase shows the relative change compared to the original price.

Q3: Should I use closing prices or intraday prices?
A: For most comparisons, closing prices are used as they represent the final valuation for the day.

Q4: What time period should I compare?
A: Common comparisons are daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly changes depending on your investment strategy.

Q5: Does this account for dividends?
A: No, this calculates only the price change. Total return calculations should include dividends.