What is net asset value?
A measurement showing the value of a mutual fund's or closed-end fund's assets, once its liabilities have been subtracted. It's generally worked out on a per-share basis, meaning it shows the market value of a share within a fund.
Where have you heard about net asset value?
Investors often use net asset value to compare how well a particular fund is performing against a wider market, as well as other funds. The net asset value of a mutual fund is officially calculated once each day.
What you need to know about net asset value.
To work out a fund's net asset value on a per-share basis, you simply need to follow this calculation:
total fund assets - total fund liabilities ÷ the number of outstanding fund shares = net asset value.
The assets of a fund can include things like cash and the total market value of its investments. Liabilities may include short and long-term obligations, and expenses like staff wages.
Along with net asset value, investors can review the total return of a fund to work out how well it's performed over a given period.
Find out more about net asset value.
Net asset value is just one way to gauge the performance of a fund. It's also important to consider its annual total return.
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