Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
Net Worth
The total value of an individual's or company's assets minus all outstanding liabilities.
In plain words
Provides a more comprehensive picture of financial health than income alone.
What it means for traders
A fundamental metric in personal financial planning and company valuation.
Common pitfalls
Can be substantially distorted in the short term by volatile market valuations of illiquid assets.
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