Real returns
nounre·al re·turnspronounced REE-əl rə-TERNZ
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Real returns mean?
Investment returns adjusted for inflation. If a property rises 10% in nominal value but inflation is 4%, the real return is approximately 6%. Real returns give a more accurate picture of actual wealth gained.
How the noun Real returns is used
The suburb showed 8% growth last year, but after adjusting for 3.5% inflation the real return was closer to 4.5% — still solid, but not as dramatic.
Synonyms
inflation-adjusted returns
Related words
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MLA citation: "Real returns." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/real-returns. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Real returns." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/real-returns.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Real returns. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/real-returns