Basics

Real Return

Real return is your investment return after adjusting for inflation. Nominal return minus inflation equals real return. A 10% nominal return with 3% inflation gives a 7% real return—your actual purchasing power growth.

Example

10% nominal − 3% inflation = 7% real return.

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