Total Return vs Price Appreciation
Many investors only look at the change in stock price, but for many stocks (especially "Blue Chips"), dividends represent a significant portion of the total return.
This calculator factors in both the capital gains (the difference between your sell price and buy price) and any cash dividends you received while holding the asset.
Annualized Return (CAGR)
The annualized return or Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is a useful metric for comparing the performance of different investments held for different periods of time. It tells you what your average yearly return was over the entire holding period.