Compound returns
Returns that generate further returns when they remain invested.
Definition
Returns that generate further returns when they remain invested.
Why this concept matters
Over time, this mechanism can accelerate savings growth.
What to watch
Its effect depends on actual returns, fees, tax and time.
Simple example
At 5% a year, €10,000 grows to about €16,300 in ten years before fees and tax.
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