Definitions for "Annualized"
A rate of return expressed for a one-year period. For example, a fund that earned 3 percent for six months would have an annualized rate of 6.1 percent.
Rate of Return See "Rate of Return, Annualized".
A percentage calculated by a formula to find the "average" performance per year for a period greater than one year. It is the average return that takes into account compounding.