US Stock Profit & SEC Fees Calculator

Calculate precise net profit for NYSE and NASDAQ trades including statutory SEC and FINRA fees.

Trade Details

Buy Price ($)

Sell Price ($)

Quantity (Shares)

Total Brokerage ($)

Buy

Sell

Fees calculated using 2024 standards: SEC Section 31 fee ($27.80/$1M) and FINRA TAF ($0.000166/share). Brokerage is usually $0 for most US apps.

Net Realized P&L

+$1,499.52

10.00%

Buy Value

$15,000

Sell Value

$16,500

Breakeven

$150.00

Statutory Fee Breakdown

SEC Section 31 Fee (Sales)$0.46

FINRA TAF Fee (Quantity)$0.02

Total Brokerage$0.00

Total Costs$0.48

Tax Eligibility

Standard Equity Trade

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Understanding US Stock Trading Costs & Regulatory Fees

While many US brokers offer "zero commission" trading, no trade is truly free. Every sale on a US exchange (NYSE, NASDAQ, BATS) triggers statutory regulatory fees that are deducted from your proceeds.

1. SEC Section 31 Fee

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires exchanges to pay a fee based on the total dollar amount of securities sold. As of May 2024, the rate is $27.80 per $1,000,000 of sales ($0.0000278). This fee applies only to sell orders.

2. FINRA Trading Activity Fee (TAF)

FINRA charges a fee to recover the costs of supervising and regulating firms. The current rate is $0.000166 per share for equity sales, with a maximum cap of $8.30 per trade. Like the SEC fee, this typically only applies to sells.

3. Brokerage Commissions

Platforms like Robinhood, WeBull, and Fidelity offer $0 commissions for standard online equity trades. However, if you use a full-service broker or trade specific securities (like certain ADRs or OTC stocks), you may still incur a flat fee.

Pro Tip: The Hidden Cost of Spreads

Even with $0 fees, high-frequency traders should watch the "Bid-Ask Spread." Our calculator helps you identify your Breakeven Price, which is the minimum price you must sell at to cover all regulatory costs and any commissions paid.

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