Nominal equity returns represent the percentage gain or loss on stock investments before adjusting for inflation. Investors use this figure to gauge raw portfolio performance over time. Individual shareholders, fund managers, and financial analysts benefit by assessing market trends and comparing nominal growth against benchmarks, though real returns offer a truer picture of purchasing power.
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