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Return
Return
Image 1 The gain or loss for a security in a particular period, consisting of income plus capital gains relative to investment, usually quoted as a percentage.

The real rate of return is the annual return realized on that investment, adjusted for changes in the price due to inflation.

Image 2 Traditionally the more risk you take the greater potential for higher return(and loss).


Expected Return


Inflation

Real Rate of Return

Required Return


Risk