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Gross Return
The gain or loss measured before fees and other stated charges are taken away.
Example
Priya's $100 grows to $108 before a $2 charge. The result before the charge is an $8 gain. After the charge, she has $106.
How it fits in
A gross-return assumption helps compare fees by holding the pre-fee result equal. It is not a forecast. Real products can own different holdings and produce different results. Check which fees, taxes, and charges are excluded before comparing figures, then label the rate after those deductions separately.
Where this is taught
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