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comparing total returns from various data vendors
The best way to answer the question is to look at the data. For example, on H&M in April 2000:
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Discrepancy between total shareholder return and return calculated using adjusted share price?
RETURN
Firstly, return is based upon the amount gained over a period of time. So your calculation for a percentage return should actually be be:
(Sale price - Cost basis)/Cost Basis.
TOTAL RETURN
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