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Investment term of the day: absolute return

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The absolute return measures the gain or loss of a portfolio as a percentage of invested capital. It looks at the appreciation or depreciation that an asset achieves over a defined period of time.

Investment strategies should target a return that is above zero and in some cases aim to outperform a benchmark.

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16 Dec 2013
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