Returns & Performance

Relative Return

Definition

What is Relative Return?

Performance compared with a benchmarkA reference index or rate used to evaluate a fund's performance. or another investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both..

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

The fund's 12% return is 3 percentage points above its benchmark.

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