The asset rate of returns is the profit on a particular investment; it includes any change in the asset value, interest, commission or dividends and so, all other cash-flows which an investors receive or pays due to the investment.
In finance, the asset returns are the change in the value of an investment over-time mainly cause of:
- change in the market value of the asset;
- interests perceived by the investor;
- dividends;
It can includes taxes, commission paid when it is computed as net value.
