Summary
Net Change shows the absolute difference between a security’s current price and the relevant reference price over the displayed comparison period.
It expresses the movement in the security’s quoted price units rather than as a percentage.
Why it matters
Net Change makes it easy to see how many price units a security has gained or lost. It is useful when reviewing the direct movement of a single security or comparing that security with its own historical prices.
It also provides the absolute movement used to calculate Percentage Change.
How it is calculated
Net Change = Current Price − Reference Price
The reference price depends on the selected period or view and may be a previous close or another displayed comparison point.
How to read it
A positive Net Change means the current price is above the reference price. A negative Net Change means it is below the reference price. A value of zero means there is no measured difference at the displayed precision.
Net Change should be read in the security’s quoted units or currency. Review Percentage Change as well when comparing securities with different price levels.
When it may not be available
Net Change may not be displayed when either the current price or the reference price required for the calculation is unavailable.
Things to keep in mind
The same Net Change can represent very different relative performance for securities with different prices. The selected period, price source, rounding, and any corporate-action adjustments can also affect the result.
Net Change describes historical price movement and should not be interpreted as a measure of value or expected return.