Financial Performance Is Measured in a Number of Ways

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Essay

Financial performance is measured in a number of ways. What are the primary measurements?

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Definitions:

WEBS

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that specifically track the performance of non-U.S. markets, commonly known as World Equity Benchmark Shares.

American Depository Receipts

Certificates issued by U.S. banks representing a specified number of shares in a foreign company's stock, traded on U.S. financial markets.

S&P 500 Portfolio

A portfolio of investments that aims to mimic the performance of the S&P 500, a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical portfolio of all investable assets, weighted by market capitalization, that represents the entire market.