The Real Rate of Return Is the Nominal Rate of Return

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The real rate of return is the nominal rate of return adjusted for inflation.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money or the rate earned on investments.

Loan

A sum of money that is borrowed, often from a financial institution, which is expected to be paid back with interest.

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage increase in money that borrowers pay lenders over a year, typically applied to loans and savings.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return for lending money, expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.