German word

Rendite

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛnˈdiːtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreturn

Example

Die Renditen der Aktien sind hoch.

The returns on the stocks are high.

Illustration for Rendite (return)

More examples

Nach Abzug der Kosten bleibt oft nur eine geringe Rendite übrig.

After costs are deducted, often only a small return remains.

Core concept

A measuring cup beside invested money, marked with the return produced by shares, interest, or rising prices.

Common phrases

  • Rendite nach Steuern

    after-tax return

  • Netto-Rendite

    net return

  • reale Rendite

    real return

Similar words

Ertrag: The full amount of money generated by an investment or asset.
Gewinn: The positive financial result remaining after costs and losses are deducted.
Zins: A periodic payment made on a loan or deposit.
Zinssatz: The percentage rate applied to a loan or deposit, commonly given annually.

Definition in German

Rendite gibt an, wie viel Prozent des eingesetzten Kapitals als Ertrag zurückfließt und kann Zinsen, Dividenden oder Kursgewinne umfassen.

Word origin

The modern financial noun Rendite entered German from Italian rendita, which traces back to Latin reddere, meaning 'to give back'.

Usage tips

  • German financial writing often qualifies Rendite with brutto, netto, or p.a., so the comparison basis matters.

Other meanings

  • yieldnoun
  • investment returnnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Renditeerwartungexpected returnnoun

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