Break-Even Price After Charges Calculator
Calculate the exact ticks and exit price needed to fully recover all brokerage and regulatory taxes.
How the Calculation Works
Read parameters and compute total exposure: multiply order quantity by contract unit multiplier.
Evaluate terminal return at the selected target price using strict financial mathematical boundary logic.
Deduct upfront capital commitments, taxes, or net debits to produce final net profit or loss realization.
Calculation Formula
Example Calculation
Buying 500 shares of an equity stock at ₹200 intraday on Zerodha.
A 16-paise gain on 500 shares fully covers all round-trip brokerage, STT, exchange fees, and GST.
Assumptions & Parameters
- Calculations evaluate round-trip buy and sell execution frictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a break-even price after charges?
It is the minimum exit price at which trade revenue equals your purchase cost plus all broker commissions and statutory taxes.
Why is break-even higher than buy price for long trades?
Because you must pay brokerage and taxes on both entry and exit, the asset price must rise enough to cover those transaction costs.
How are charges factored into the break-even formula?
Total estimated round-trip charges are divided by total quantity of shares and added to the buy price.
Does trading in larger quantities lower break-even points per share?
Yes. Fixed flat brokerage fees get distributed across more shares, reducing the per-share frictional burden.
Is this calculator useful for scalpers?
Extremely useful. Scalpers must know their precise break-even ticks before entering short-duration trades.
How does segment affect break-even ticks?
Delivery trades have higher STT and DP charges, resulting in wider break-even spreads than intraday.