Investment Fundamentals

Return

Definition

What is Return?

The gain or loss produced by an investment over a stated period.

Example in practice

An investment that grows from ₦100,000 to ₦112,000 earns a 12% return before costs.

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The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.

Money or other resources committed to produce income, growth, or another economic benefit.

An asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.

Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.

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