RETURNS
Simple Return
Measures percentage gain or loss relative to starting capital.
Formula
R = (P1-P0+Income)/P0
Variables: P0 initial value; P1 ending value; Income
What it means
Measures percentage gain or loss relative to starting capital.
Example
A move from 100 to 103 with no income is a 3% simple return.
How to interpret it
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