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Brokerage Calculator
Estimate the brokerage and statutory charges on a trade, see your net profit after all costs, and find the break-even sell price. Enter your numbers and press Calculate.
Written by TopicDrill Editorial Team·Updated June 2026
Where your charges go
Brokerage$10.50 (50.0%)
Regulatory charges$10.50 (50.0%)
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How the brokerage calculator works
Every trade has two sides: a buy and a sell. The calculator multiplies your price by quantity to get the turnover on each side, applies your brokerage rate, and respects any flat cap per order. It then adds an estimate of exchange and regulatory charges that scale with total turnover.
Your net profit is the difference between sell and buy turnover minus all of those charges. The break-even chart and figure show how much of your gross gain is consumed by costs, which is easy to overlook on small or frequent trades.
A quick example
Buy 100 shares at $100 and sell at $110. The gross gain is $1,000. With brokerage at 0.05% per side capped at $20 and a small statutory charge, total costs are only a few dollars, so your net profit stays close to $1,000. On a thin spread, those same costs can erase the entire gain.
Things to keep in mind
Rates, caps and statutory charges vary by broker and market, so treat this as an estimate and confirm exact fees with your broker. For investor basics, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a reliable source. You can also compare scenarios with our other free calculators.
Frequently asked questions
What is brokerage and how is it charged?
Brokerage is the fee your broker charges to execute a trade. It is usually a small percentage of the trade value, often with a flat cap per order. Most brokers charge it on both the buy and the sell side, so a round trip incurs the fee twice.
What other charges apply besides brokerage?
On top of brokerage you typically pay exchange, clearing and regulatory fees that scale with turnover. This calculator bundles those into a single statutory charge estimate so you can see your total cost rather than just the headline brokerage.
What is the break-even sell price?
It is the price at which your sale just covers your purchase cost plus all charges, leaving zero profit. Selling above it produces a gain and selling below it produces a loss. It is a quick way to know the minimum price you need.
Does a lower brokerage rate always mean more profit?
Lower brokerage helps, but the flat cap, statutory charges and your trade size all matter. For large orders a percentage fee can dominate, while for small orders a flat minimum can be the bigger cost. Compare total charges, not just the rate.
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