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Investment Return

Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

More terms

Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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