Annualized Gain Love Machine 11 years ago Annualized GainWhen stock A appreciates 1.5% in a month, the stock’s annualized gain for a 12 month period is 12*1.5% = 18%. When compounded over the same period, the gain is month period, (1.015)^12 = 19.6% is the gain.Recommended for you:Annualized Holding Period ReturnCapital GainPaper Gain (Loss)