Investment Fundamentals
Real Return
Definition
What is Real Return?
InvestmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. return after adjusting for inflationA sustained increase in the general price level, reducing the purchasing power of money..
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A 15% nominal returnInvestment return measured without removing the effect of inflation. with 10% inflation produces an approximate real return of 4.5%.
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Principal
The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.
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Money or other resources committed to produce income, growth, or another economic benefit.
Investment FundamentalsInvestment
An asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.
Asset ClassesAsset
Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.