Taking Profits Calculator

Strategically plan your sell off.

What does "taking profits" mean?

"Taking profits" (in regards to stocks) is when an investor sells shares to realize positive gains.

Why use a taking profits calculator?

Some investors may want to only sell a portion of their shares. Using a calculator allows them to plan how much profits they want to take, while also guesstimating future gains.

When to take profits?

There are many different situations where a share holder may want to take profits, such as:

• after shares have risen

• as a source of income

• to balance their portfolio

How are profits taxed?

It depends on how long the shares are held. We have a long-term capital gains calculator here, and a short-term one here.