Actual returns refer to the amount of money earned or lost from an investment after accounting for factors such as fees, taxes, and inflation. It represents the true profit or loss realized from an investment.
Related terms
Expected Returns: Expected returns are the anticipated profits or losses from an investment based on past performance and future projections.
Capital Gains: Capital gains represent profits made by selling assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate at a higher price than what was originally paid.
Dividends: Dividends are payments made by corporations to their shareholders out of their profits. They represent a portion of company earnings distributed to investors.