An investment’s “expected return” is a critical number, but in theory it is fairly simple: It is the total amount of money you can expect to gain or lose on an investment with a predictable rate of ...

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The stock market has seen a strong year so far, with a 27% return and low volatility. But the bullish run isn't expected to be as strong in 2025, Goldman Sachs said. Investors may need to take up a ...

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Expected value calculates average future investment returns based on outcome probabilities. In finance, expected value guides portfolio construction and when to sell assets with lower future value.