The Rate of Return is the gain or loss generated from an investment over a specified period of time. It is also referred to as total return, and it includes the change in the value of a security plus all Interest, Dividends and capital gains distributions generated by holding that security.
The reward for investing. The increase in value of an investment, usually expressed as a percentage.
Return on invested capital (calculated as a percentage). Often an investor has, as one of their investment criteria, a minimum acceptable rate of return on an acquisition.
Percentage net profit that a telephone company is authorized to earn.
The percentage of an asset's value that the owner of the asset earns, usually per year.
The annual return on an investment, stated as a percentage. For example, six dollars earned in one year on one hundred dollars gives a 6% rate of return. See also yield.
Farm profit as a percentage of farm capital.
The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price. For fixed income securities it is the coupon divided by the purchase price.
The annual rate of return on investment (annual interest rate).
The change in the value of your investment taking into account both income and growth.
The annual return on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the total amount invested.
A measure of the amount an investment earns, usually expressed as an annual percentage. For example, if an investment of $100 earns $5 in one year, the rate of return is 5%. Frequently shortened to the "return" on an investment.
The percentage change in the value of an investment in an asset (or portfolio of assets) over a specified time period.
The yield, or earnings of an investment. It typically is stated on an annual basis as a percentage.
The return on a company's common stock or equity, or the dividend yield (the dividend divided by the purchase price of the shares). For bonds and preferred stock, the current yield, which is determined by dividing the coupon rate by the price paid for the bond.
The rate of return on an investment is calculated by taking the current value of the investment, minus the original cost of the investment, divided by the original cost of the investment. The real rate of return is adjusted for inflation as well. To calculate the real rate of return just subtract the rate of inflation from the rate of return that was calculated from above.
Percentage change on an investment including appreciation or depreciation and dividends or interest.
The rate of return of an investment expressed as a percentage of a principal amount.
The net income received from using a piece of capital equipment expressed as a percentage of the equipment's price.
The yield on a bond based on its purchase price (yield to maturity) or its current market price (current income return). This can be computed by dividing the annual interest by the purchase price.
Calculated by dividing the stock's total return (dividends earned plus capital appreciation) by the initial purchase price of the investment. Expressed as a percentage, typically on an annualized basis.
A percentage showing the amount of investment gain or loss against the initial investment.
The increase or decrease in the value of your investment, expressed as a percentage.
A form of federal regulation of local exchange carrier earnings that establishes the percentage of net profit that a local exchange carrier is allowed to earn on its rate base (its total invested capital). Currently, local exchange carriers are permitted to earn an 11.25 percent interstate return rate.
The relationship between the earnings and cost of an investment expressed as a percentage.
The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase cost or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.
With regard to Corporate Finance, the rate of return is the return on equity or the return on invested capital.
The percentage figure that is applied to the rate base to determine the net operating income that a utility is allowed to earn.
Calculated as the (value now minus value at time of purchase) divided by value at time of purchase. For equities, we often include dividends with the value now. See also: Return, annual rate of return.
See Yield Rate. Realized Gain - Total profit on the sale or exchange of real property. Computed as net sales price less cost basis.
see Internal and External Rate of Return.
The percentage change in the value of an investment over a period, taking into account the income from it and the change in its market value - often expressed as an equivalent annual rate. See Time weighted, Money weighted and Real returns.
The measure of profitability of an investment. It measures the income that may be obtained from an investment against its purchase price, or its current market price. The rate of return refers to either the yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return of an investment such as a security. Also known as return on investment (roa), or yield.... read full article
the percentage relationship between the earnings and the cost of an investment.
The return earned on an investment usually as a percentage of amounts invested
The annualized return on a fixed income investment is a combination of the percentage change in the price of the security and the coupon interest earned over the same period. If a security is held to maturity its rate of return will equal the yield to maturity. This may be amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.
The reward for investing. The value increase of an investment expressed as a percentage, or, the rate at which an investor recaptures the investment in income.
From an individual investor's perspective, the dividend or interest earnings generated by an investment divided by the original investment amount. For corporations, it is the return on invested equity or capital.
The income earned from the investment of a capital amount, expressed as a percentage of the total amount invested.
the percentage return on the investment.
the return on an asset stated as a percentage of the price of the asset.
an accounting ratio of the income from investment to the amount of investment, used to measure financial performance.
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The amount you earn on your investments.
The ratio (percentage) of profits (or earnings) compared to capital or assets.
The rate of return is your annual income on an investment.
For a stock, the annual dividend divided by the purchase price; for a bond, the coupon rate divided by the purchase price; for a mutual fund, total return is capital appreciation (increase in the price of an asset) plus income return (dividend paid to the shareholder).
Expected interest or dividend on and investment, plus its appreciation if it is a property or a security.
The percentage that a regulated telephone company, an interexchange carrier or a public utility company is authorized to earn on its capital investment for services provided.
1: In common stock, the rate of return equals its dividend yield--calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the original purchase price. Rate of return may also refer to the total return, which is capital appreciation plus the dividend. 2: In fixed-income securities such as bonds and preferred stock, the rate of return equals the current yield, which is the coupon or dividend rate divided by the original purchase price. See: Real Rate Of Return; Required Rate Of Return; Total Return; Yield; Yield To Call; Yield To Maturity
The return on capital invested, usually expressed as a percentage.
The rate at which an investor recaptures his investment in income - producing property.
For stocks, the rate of return is the dividend and capital appreciation. The yield is the rate of return on fixed-income securities. Analysts use the return on equity to compare the rates of return on differing investment vehicles. Accountants use internal rates of return when reviewing investment contracts, budgets, or investment opportunities.
The level of earnings attained or expected from an investment over a period of time.
the amount of profit, interest or dividend received from an investment, expressed as a percentage.
An investment calculation, usually comparing operating income to the purchase price (net operating income is divided by the basis in property).
The annual percentage of return on investment on income producing property.
percentage of interest or dividends earned or paid on the principal of an investment.
Generally used in the context of comparing the Income generated by an Investment which may include interest and dividend earnings, as well as the increase in the market value of the investment as compared to the original cost, and usually expressed as a percentage.
Calculated as the (value now minus value when you purchased) divided by the value when you purchased. For equitites, we often include dividends with the value now. See also: return, annual rate of return
A means of calculating the profit expected from an item of capital investment, based on the relationship of its likely profit figure of its original cost.
Percentage allowed by the Commission as a fair and reasonable return on rate base. This may vary with types and sizes of utilities or other circumstances. The utility may or may not actually earn this, depending upon conditions and its management decisions.
This is the income from an investment , including any change in value of the investment over a period.
Earnings of an investment, typically stated on an annualized basis as a percent of investment.
an amount of income (loss) and/or change in value realized or anticipated on an investment, expressed as a percentage of that investment.
A ratio calculated as the current value of an asset minus its value at the time of purchase, divided by its value at the time of purchase. In the case of equities, dividends may be included in the current value. Français: Taux de rendement Español: Tasa de rendimiento, tasa de rentabilidad
In stocks and bonds, the amount of money returned to investors on their investments. Also known as yield.
The income earned from a capital investment.
The yield earned in relation to a capital amount invested.
The yield on equity or invested capital. Rebate The return of funds issued to the client by a factor from the reserve account.
the income yield earned in relation to the money invested
Annual return on an investment. Rate of return may refer to the dividend yield or it may refer to the total return rate.
A measure of investment performance.
In electricity regulation, the level of profit, typically expressed as a percentage of the rate base, a regulated utility is allowed to earn or has actually earned.
reading the tape real rate of return
The annual appreciation in the value of a fund or any other type of investment, stated as a percentage of the total amount invested. Sometimes referred to a simply the "return."
Yield. The return on an investment.
Return on investment, expressed as a percentage and calculated on an annual basis.
The relationship (expressed as a percentage)between the annual net income generated by a business and the invested capital, or the appraised value, or the gross income, etc., of the business.
The percentage appreciation in market value for an investment security or portfolio.
The percentage gain or loss of a security over a particular period.
In finance, rate of return (ROR) or return on investment (ROI), or sometimes just return, is a comparison of the money earned (or lost) on an investment to the amount of money invested. Real world considerations include further adjustments for income taxes and transaction costs.