Average periodic return
Average periodic return: use periodic returns in percent. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
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Formula & explanation
Arithmetic average = Σr/n; geometric average = [Π(1+r/100)]^(1/n)−1
Variables & units
- Periodic returns in percent
- comma separated
Worked example
10%, −10%, 20% has arithmetic average 6.666667%.
Assumptions
Use equally spaced periods. Arithmetic average differs from compound growth.
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