Break Even Calculator
Calculate the break even price for your stock trades including commissions
Inputs
Include all trading fees and commissions
Break Even Results
Understanding Break Even Price
The break even price is the price at which you need to sell your stock to recover your total cost, including the purchase price and all commissions/fees. This is your true cost basis.
Why It Matters:
- Accurate profit calculation: Know your true break even point before trading
- Commission impact: Understand how fees affect your returns
- Tax purposes: Use break even price as your cost basis for tax reporting
- Exit planning: Set realistic profit targets above break even
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees should I include?
Include all trading fees: commission fees, SEC fees, exchange fees, and any other charges your broker applies. Some brokers charge $0 commission but may have other fees.
Does break even price change if I sell in multiple lots?
No, your break even price per share remains the same. However, if you sell in multiple transactions, you'll pay additional commissions on each sale, which affects your net profit.
Is break even price the same as cost basis?
Yes, for tax purposes, your break even price (including commissions) is your cost basis. This is what you use to calculate capital gains or losses when filing taxes.