Nominal Return vs. Real Return If you’re like most people, you probably want to know what return of return you might expect before you invest. But to translate a given rate of return into actual income, or growth potential, you will need to understand the difference between nominal return, and real return. That difference can […]
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What Rate of Return Should I Expect from Stocks?
That depends on many factors, including your time frame, and the types of stocks that are part of your portfolio. Many retirement planning calculators project a portfolio’s future value based on historical returns. However, please remember that past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and it is always good to question such assumptions. […]