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Dollar-Weighted Return

Investing
A return measure that accounts for the timing and size of cash flows into and out of an investment.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Dollar-Weighted Return — a return measure that accounts for the timing and size of cash flows into and out of an — 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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