Compound growth
BasicsReturns earned on both original capital and prior returns.
Why it matters: Time, consistency, taxes, fees, and avoiding permanent loss all affect compounding.
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ROIC
BusinessReturn on invested capital: an estimate of operating profit earned on capital used by the business.
Why it matters: Sustained attractive incremental returns can support compounding.