Break-even Price Calculator

Break-even price is the minimum price at which you need to sell your IPO shares to recover your total investment including all costs like brokerage, taxes, and charges. It's calculated as (Total Investment + All Costs) ÷ Number of Shares. This helps you understand the actual price point where your investment becomes profitable.

Include all costs: Brokerage (both buy and sell), STT (Securities Transaction Tax - 0.1%), GST on brokerage (18%), exchange transaction charges, DP charges, SEBI charges, and stamp duty. Don't forget sell-side costs as they impact your final returns. Our calculator includes all these automatically.

Larger investments have lower break-even percentages because fixed costs (like DP charges) get spread over more shares. For example, a ₹10,000 investment might need 2% gain to break even, while a ₹1,00,000 investment might need only 0.5%. This is why larger investments are generally more cost-efficient.

Yes, always add a safety margin of 5-10% above your break-even price. This accounts for market volatility, timing issues, and ensures meaningful profit. For example, if your break-even is ₹105, consider booking profits only above ₹110-₹115. This strategy protects you from minor price fluctuations.

Yes, broker charges can significantly impact break-even prices, especially for smaller investments. Discount brokers charging 0.1% vs full-service brokers charging 0.5% can make a difference of 0.8% in your break-even price (0.4% buy + 0.4% sell). Use our calculator to compare different brokerage rates before choosing.

Use break-even analysis to: 1) Set realistic exit targets, 2) Compare with expected listing price range, 3) Decide optimal investment amount, 4) Choose the right broker, 5) Plan your exit strategy. If break-even price is too close to upper price band, consider the risk carefully or increase investment amount for better cost efficiency.