Break-Even Share Price Calculator
Calculate the share price you need to sell at to break even after accounting for brokerage on both the buy and sell trades.
Your results
Calculation breakdown
- Break-even price
- (purchase cost + buy brokerage + sell brokerage) ÷ units
Worked example
You bought 200 shares at $20.00 paying $10 brokerage, and expect $10 brokerage to sell. Your break-even sell price is $20.10 per share to fully recover both trading costs.
Assumptions
- Does not include any tax payable on a gain above break-even.
- Assumes brokerage on the sell side is known or estimated in advance.
- A single break-even figure per parcel; recalculate separately for each purchase.
How this calculator works
Enter your purchase price, number of units and estimated brokerage on each side of the trade to find the exact sell price needed to cover both brokerage fees and just break even. This helps set a realistic minimum target price before placing a sell order.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to know my break-even price?
It shows the minimum price to avoid a loss after trading costs, which is useful for setting stop-loss or take-profit levels.
Does this include tax on any gain?
No, this only covers brokerage costs; any profit above break-even may still be subject to capital gains tax.
What if my sell brokerage is a flat fee?
Enter the flat dollar amount directly in the sell brokerage field rather than a percentage.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.