Trade Break-Even Calculator
Calculate the exact price a stock or option needs to reach for you to break even, accounting for commissions and fees.
Trade Details
BREAK-EVEN PRICE
Before tax
AFTER-TAX BREAK-EVEN
Incl. 15% tax
TARGET PRICE FOR 10% GAIN
After-tax target: $55.88 · Profit: $423
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate stock break-even?
Break-even = Buy price + (Total commissions ÷ Shares). If you paid $50/share with $10 commission on 100 shares, break-even = $50.10.
How do commissions affect returns?
With $0 commission brokers now standard (Robinhood, Webull, Schwab, Fidelity for US stocks), commissions matter less. But for options, spreads and assignment fees still add up.
What about tax on short-term gains?
If you sell within a year, gains are taxed as ordinary income (up to 37%). Your effective break-even including tax is higher — this calculator can show the pre-tax price needed for a net-zero trade.
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