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The per-share value of a fund’s assets after liabilities.
Examples
A rising NAV often signals good performance of the portfolio.
When the NAV is lower than the market price, the fund may be undervalued.
Investors check the NAV before deciding to buy more units.
The fund's NAV closed at $25.30 per share yesterday.
The manager explained that the NAV excludes any pending fees.
Similar words
net asset value
net worth
valuation
fund value
share price
unit price
market value
per-share value
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Examples
The fund's NAV closed at $25.30 per share yesterday.
Investors check the NAV before deciding to buy more units.
A rising NAV often signals good performance of the portfolio.
Because the market was volatile, the NAV dropped sharply today.
The manager explained that the NAV excludes any pending fees.
When the NAV is lower than the market price, the fund may be undervalued.
Similar words
net asset value
fund value
share price
unit price
per-share value
valuation
market value
net worth
FAQ
It stands for Net Asset Value, the total value of a fund’s assets minus its liabilities, expressed per share.
What is the definition of nav in finance?
Nav is the per-share value of a fund’s assets after liabilities are deducted.
To calculate nav, add up all the fund’s assets, subtract its liabilities, and divide the result by the number of shares outstanding.
Investors use nav to determine the price at which they can buy or sell shares of a fund.
How does nav differ from market value?
Nav reflects the fund’s underlying asset value per share, while market value shows the price at which shares trade on the market.
Can nav be used to compare fund performance?
Yes, because nav shows the intrinsic value of a fund’s holdings, it can be used to compare performance across different funds.
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