Returns & Performance
Realised Loss
Definition
What is Realised Loss?
A loss recognised after an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. is sold or disposed of.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return. sells for ₦700,000 after buying for ₦1 million.
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Total Return
The complete investment result from price changes plus income, assuming distributions are included.
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The profit made when an asset or fund unit is sold for more than its cost.
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A payment made from a company's profits to eligible shareholders.
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The recurring fee paid from fund assets to the fund manager for managing the portfolio.