rate of return

• Terme financier désignant le gain ou la perte réalisé sur un investissement sur une période donnée, exprimé en pourcentage du coût initial de l'investissement.

A financial term referring to the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the initial investment cost.

1. Investment ProfitabilityB2formal

   The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the initial investment cost.

   Taux de rendement

   • The rate of return on the stock was 12% last year.
   • Investors always look for a high rate of return on their capital.
   • The company calculated the rate of return for the new project.

2. Performance MetricB2formal

   A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment or business activity.

   taux de rendement

   • The rate of return helps compare different investment opportunities.
   • A negative rate of return indicates a loss on the investment.
   • They aim for a consistent rate of return over the long term.