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What is dollar-weighted vs. time-weighted return?

Quick Answer:
Dollar-weighted reflects cash flow timing; time-weighted isolates investment performance.


Learn More:
The difference matters for evaluation. Dollar-weighted returns show investor experience (cash in/out impact), while time-weighted isolates the fund’s skill. Understanding both gives realistic expectations of personal and market-driven outcomes.

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