What is the 'geometric mean return'? Definition & meaning

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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.

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The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Geometric Mean Return