Break-Even Calculator

Enter your initial investment, buy price, and optional fees and slippage. See the sell price you need to break even — for stocks, crypto, forex, or any asset. Results update instantly.

Runs in your browser. No sign-up. No data sent to any server.

How to use

Enter your initial investment, buy price per share or unit, and optionally trading fees and slippage %. The tool shows the sell price at which you neither gain nor lose (break-even). If you add slippage, it shows the price you must target so that after slippage you still break even.

Optional. Enter 0 if none.

Optional. Expected shortfall when you sell.

Break-even sell price

Instant estimate

Shares / units
Total cost (incl. fees)

Estimates only. Fees and slippage vary by broker and market.

How break-even is calculated

Shares = initial investment ÷ buy price. Total cost = initial investment + fees. Break-even sell price = total cost ÷ shares. So you need to sell at or above that price to recover your money. If you expect slippage (e.g. you get 0.5% less than the quoted price when you sell), the calculator shows the higher price you must target so that after slippage you still receive enough to break even.

This tool is for education and planning only. Not investment advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is break-even price?
The sell price at which your proceeds equal your total cost (initial investment plus fees). Below that price you lose money; above it you profit.
Why include slippage?
In fast markets or with large orders, the execution price can be worse than the quoted price. Slippage % is the expected shortfall. The calculator then shows the target price so that after slippage you still break even.
Can I use this for stocks or crypto?
Yes. Enter initial investment and buy price in the same currency (e.g. USD). The break-even sell price is the same for any asset: you need to sell at or above that price to recover your cost plus fees.