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Arithmetic Mean Return: An average of the subperiod returns, calculated by summing the subperiod returns and dividing by the number of subperiods.

Arithmetic Average (Mean) Rate Of Return: Arithmetic mean return.

Quick Return: A mechanism on some machine tools that provides rapid movement of the ram or table on the return or anointing stroke of the machine.

Quick Return Pitch: An illegal pitch, made with obvious intent to catch the batter off balance.

Rate Of Return: Rate of return is income you collect on an investment expressed as a percentage of the investment’s purchase price. With a common stock, the rate of return is dividend yield, or your annual . . . View Full Definition

Purchase Returns And Allowances: A contra-purchase account used for recording the return of, or allowances for, previously purchased merchandise.

Portfolio Internal Rate Of Return: The rate of return computed by first determining the cash flows for all the bonds in the portfolio and then finding the interest rate that will make the present value of the cash flows equal . . . View Full Definition

Pre-Tax Rate Of Return: Gain on a security before taxes.

Punt Return: When a punt is fielded by the receiving team and advanced for better field position. The punt returner generally attempts to move the ball as far up the field as possible. Alternatively, the . . . View Full Definition

Rate Of Return Ratios: Ratios that measure the profitability of a firm in relation to various measures of investment in the firm.