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Cash Flow

Investing
The net amount of money moving in and out of an investment or business — positive means more coming in than going out.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Cash Flow — the net amount of money moving in and out of an investment or business — positive means — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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