Investment Fundamentals
Return
Definition
What is Return?
The gain or loss produced by an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. over a stated period.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
An investment that grows from ₦100,000 to ₦112,000 earns a 12% return before costs.
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Related Terms
Investment Fundamentals
Principal
The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.
Investment FundamentalsCapital
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.