investment returns
/ɪn.vɛs.tmənt rɪ.tərnz/ · in.ves.tment.re.turns
noun
- The profit or gain earned from an investment, such as interest, dividends, or capital appreciation. The investor was pleased with the investment returns on her stocks, which had increased significantly over the past year.
- The income or profit generated by an investment, such as rental properties or a small business. The couple's investment returns from their rental property helped them pay off their mortgage.
plural noun
- The total amount of profit or gain earned from a portfolio of investments. The financial advisor helped her client analyze her investment returns and adjust her investment strategy accordingly.
Did you know? The concept of investment returns has been a crucial aspect of personal finance and investing for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks using investments to generate wealth and secure their futures.