The Rate of Return for the S&P 500 Over a Four

question 98

Short Answer

The rate of return for the S&P 500 over a four year period is -0.029, -0.061, -0.493, and -0.286. The geometric mean rate of return is _______.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained within the company for reinvestment in business operations, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment.

Cumulative Net Income

The total amount of net income earned by a company over a specified period, typically since its inception.

Dividends Declared

The announcement by a company's board of directors of the issuance of dividends to shareholders.