New Year encore - What sort of returns are you “really” getting on your money?
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When is a five per cent return no return at all? The answer depends on the inflation rate, and if you're keeping pace with the cost of living. In this encore episode from April 2023, we'll explain the difference between nominal returns and real returns, why investors need to be mindful of the difference, and how we need to invest to ensure we grow their capital over the long term.
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