IN PLAIN ENGLISH
The change in value from price moves alone, leaving out dividends.
WHERE YOU MEET IT
The Return figure in your Portfolio Summary, for the shares you still hold.
WATCH OUT FOR
On its own it flatters holdings that pay little and undersells those that pay a lot.
FULL DEFINITION
The unrealised profit or loss on currently held shares, measured as current value minus remaining cost basis.
EXAMPLE
Total Value = £1,600 and Total Cost = £1,200. Return = £400.
HOW IT'S CALCULATED
Return = Total Value − Total Cost. Both sides are in your portfolio currency.
EXPLAINED IN
Educational content only. It is not personal financial advice.