An annual return, or annualized return, is a percentage value that tells you how much an investment as increased in value on average per year over a period of time.

The cost basis of a stock at its original value helps the owner calculate the profit or loss on that original purchase. Over time, an asset changes value due to a number of factors: recent stock ...

Stock buybacks have become all the rage, and many companies routinely return capital to investors by repurchasing their shares.

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