Compare Stock Returns
See how stocks performed head-to-head. Compare total returns including price appreciation and dividend income for up to 3 stocks.
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How Stock Returns Are Calculated
When comparing stock performance, it's important to look at total return — not just price changes. Total return includes both price appreciation (capital gains) and dividend income reinvested back into the investment.
Price Return vs. Total Return
Price return only measures the change in stock price. This can be misleading for dividend stocks, which distribute a portion of their earnings as cash payments. Total return adds dividends received on top of price changes, giving you the complete picture of investment performance.
Why Dividend Return Matters
For many blue-chip stocks and ETFs like SCHD, VYM, and O, dividends make up a significant portion of total returns over time. A stock with moderate price growth but consistent dividends can outperform a high-growth stock with no dividends — especially when dividends are reinvested.