Price per share.
Number of shares.
Brokerage, stamp duty, fees on the buy.
Your estimate of sell-side charges as a % of value.
Quick examples
Bought 100 at ₹1000 with ₹50 buy charges and 0.15% sell charges.
What each result means
Break-even price
What it is: Sell price at which net P&L is zero.
Your value: ₹1,002.00
Above this the trade is profitable after charges.
Rise needed
What it is: (Break-even − buy) ÷ buy.
Your value: 0.200%
Percentage move just to cover costs.
Total buy cost
What it is: Buy value + buy charges.
Your value: ₹1,00,050.00
Year-by-year breakdown
| Scenario | Sell price (₹) | Sell value (₹) | Sell charges (₹) | Net P&L (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2% | ₹981.96 | ₹98,196.29 | ₹147.29 | −₹2,001.00 |
| −1% | ₹991.98 | ₹99,198.30 | ₹148.80 | −₹1,000.50 |
| +1% | ₹1,012.02 | ₹1,01,202.30 | ₹151.80 | ₹1,000.50 |
How to read this: each row shows net profit or loss if you sold at that price.
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What this calculator does
This calculator finds the sell price at which a trade covers its buy cost plus buy and sell charges.
What your result means
It is arithmetic on your inputs, not a price target.
Formula
1. Break-even price
Symbols
- B
- Buy price
- Q
- Quantity
- C_buy
- Buy charges (₹)
- c_sell
- Sell charges as a fraction of sell value
Why this formula works
Set sell value minus sell charges equal to the total buy cost and solve for the price.
Worked example
₹1,000 × 100 + ₹50, 0.15% → BE ≈ ₹1,002.00.
Working for your numbers
- Total buy cost = ₹1,00,000.00 + ₹50.00 = ₹1,00,050.00
- BE = ₹1,00,050.00 ÷ (100 × 0.9985) = ₹1,002.00
Frequently asked questions
Why is my break-even above my buy price?
Because charges on both sides have to be recovered before you make a profit.
When should I talk to a professional instead?
Before a real decision, especially a large or long-term one, speak to a SEBI-registered investment adviser or a qualified professional. This page is educational only.
Symbols and assumptions
- B
- Buy price
- Q
- Quantity
- Sell charges scale with sell value.
- Taxes on gains not included.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Next review 2027-09-29
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How it works
Calculates the exact price at which your trade becomes profitable after all charges.
The formula
Break-Even = (Purchase Cost + Charges) / Quantity- Charges
- Total entry and exit costs
Worked example
Buying at ₹100; need to sell at ₹100.50 to cover brokerage.
Pro tips
- Essential for short-term traders to set realistic targets.
- Always include exit charges in the calculation.
Common mistakes
- Setting sell orders at purchase price (this leads to a net loss).
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Institutional grade calculations are illustrative and for educational wealth architecture. Results do not constitute investment advice.