Cost Basis Calculator vs Covered Call Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Cost Basis Calculator
Calculates your average cost per share across multiple stock purchases by dividing total dollars invested by total shares owned. Use it to determine your tax cost basis when selling shares bought at different prices.
- Answers
- Average Cost Basis ($)
- Inputs
- Total Shares Owned, Total Amount Invested
Covered Call Calculator
Computes the annualised return on a covered call position based on the premium collected relative to the stock's cost. Use it when evaluating whether selling a call option against existing shares generates adequate income.
- Answers
- Annualized Return (%)
- Inputs
- Current Stock Price, Number of Shares, Option Premium Received, Days to Expiration
At a glance
| Cost Basis Calculator | Covered Call Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Investing | Stock Market |
| Answers | Average Cost Basis | Annualized Return |
| Inputs | 2 | 4 |
| Result unit | $ | % |
When to use each
Calculates your average cost per share across multiple stock purchases by dividing total dollars invested by total shares owned. Use it to determine your tax cost basis when selling shares bought at different prices.
Computes the annualised return on a covered call position based on the premium collected relative to the stock's cost. Use it when evaluating whether selling a call option against existing shares generates adequate income.