Explain How to Calculate a Company's Rate of Return on Net

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Essay

Explain how to calculate a company's rate of return on net worth.

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Definitions:

Arbitrage Profits

Profits earned with no risk by simultaneously buying and selling the same asset in different markets to exploit price discrepancies.

Spot Gold

The current market price at which gold can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.

Risk-free Rate

The hypothetical yield of a risk-free investment, commonly signified by the interest rate on government bonds.

Cumulative Return

Cumulative return is the aggregate amount of money gained or lost by an investment over a set period, typically expressed as a percentage.