Returns & Performance

Holding-Period Return

Definition

What is Holding-Period Return?

Total gain or loss during the time an investment is held, including income.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

A ₦100 asset rises to ₦108 and pays ₦4, producing a 12% holding-period return.

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