Rate of return
In finance, return is a profit on an investment. It comprises any change in the value of the investment and cash flows (or securities or other investments) that the investor receives from that investment, such as interest payments, coupons, cash dividends, stock dividends, or the payoff from a derivative or structured product. It may be measured in absolute terms (e.g., dollars) or as a percentage of the invested amount. The return on investment is the return per dollar invested. It is a measure of investment performance instead of size [Wikipedia].
A rate of return (RoR) can be applied to any investment vehicle, from real estate to bonds, stocks, and fine art. The RoR works with any asset provided the asset is purchased at one point and produces cash flow at some point in the future. Investments are assessed based, in part, on past rates of return, which can be compared against assets of the same type to determine which investments are the most attractive. Many investors like to pick a required rate of return before making an investment choice [Investopedia]
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