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rate of return
the measure of profitability of an investment. It measures the income that may be obtained from an investment against its purchase price, or its current market price. The rate of return refers to either the yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return of an investment such as a security. Also known as return on investment (ROA), or yield.
Source : U.S. Department of the Treasury
Language : English