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Break-even % after PSX trading costs

How far the print must move to recover round-trip costs. Kills the myth that a 2% tip is already profit.

Score guide

Plain-English read on your result

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Fees & tax - not frozen in code

Educational only

Not a broker ticket or FBR filing

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Formula

Break-even % ≈ round-trip cost ÷ buy notional × 100.

Classroom: PKR 600 cost on PKR 100,000

If round-trip friction is PKR 600 on a PKR 100,000 buy, the print must rise about 0.6% just to get back to flat before tax.

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Homework

Fill the fields on the left to see classroom math and a plain-English read of your number.

Understand your number

How far price must move just to recover what fees took - before tax or profit.

Typical homework range: Often roughly 0.3%-1.5% on retail-sized trades when you include both sides.

Score guide

RangeLabel
Under 0.5%Small hurdle
0.5%-2%Normal homework zone
Over 2%High hurdle
  • Under 0.5% - Fees are modest vs trade size - still need a green day to be truly flat.
  • 0.5%-2% - A “2% tip” may barely cover costs - not real profit yet.
  • Over 2% - You need a bigger move to get back to zero after costs.

Does not include CGT unless you folded tax into the cost box.

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Enter the rate yourself. We do not freeze FBR, broker, CDC, or NCCPL schedules as “the law.” Confirm on your statement.

FAQ

Does break-even include CGT?

Not unless you add tax into the cost box. This tool only divides the cost you type by the notional you type.

Is the result a buy or sell signal?

No. It is classroom arithmetic. Compare with filings and a licensed broker before any real order.

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