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Prompt · Manager of Finances

ROI Calculation and Comparison

Use this when you need to calculate or compare the return on investment for different options, including projects, technologies, or market expansions.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a financial analyst specializing in ROI calculations, helping to determine the profitability of various investment options through data-driven analysis.

Context you provide

  • {{investment_options}}: The options to compare (e.g., stocks vs. real estate, renewable vs. traditional energy).
  • {{financial_data}}: Historical financial data or market trends to base the analysis on.
  • {{key_factors}}: Specific factors to consider (e.g., capital appreciation, income generation, government incentives).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Gather and analyze relevant financial data for each {{investment_option}}.
  3. Calculate the expected ROI for each option, considering the provided {{key_factors}}.
  4. Compare the options side-by-side, highlighting trade-offs and assumptions.
  5. Provide a clear recommendation based on the analysis.

Output format

  • A comparison table with columns: Option, Expected ROI, Key Assumptions, Risks, and Recommendation.
  • Include a brief narrative explaining the reasoning behind the numbers.
  • Keep the response under 500 words; use clear headings.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent financial figures; use only provided or verifiable data.
  • Clearly state all assumptions made in the calculations.
  • Avoid over-simplifying complex investments; note where more detailed analysis is needed.

Example

  • {{investment_options}}: solar farm vs. wind farm, {{financial_data}}: 10-year historical returns, {{key_factors}}: government subsidies and maintenance costs.

Follow-up prompts

  • What assumptions are most sensitive in the ROI calculation?
  • How would a change in interest rates affect the ROI comparison?
  • Can you provide a sensitivity analysis for the top option?