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Real Interest Rate
The nominal (quoted) interest rate minus the inflation rate.
Realise
To sell an investment.
Realised Capital Gain
When an investment is sold and a profit is made.
Reasonable Benefit Limit (RBL)
The maximum superannuation benefit a person can build up over their lifetime which is taxed on a concessional basis.
Redemption Price
The price at which an investor can withdraw their units from a fund or trust.
Redemption/Redeem
To withdraw, or sell, an investment.
Reinvest
Where income from an investment is used to make an additional investment, generally at no fee, to allow greater returns through the benefit of compound interest.
Residual
The lump sum remaining at the end of a lease, to be paid by the lessee.
Return
The amount of money received from an investment each year. Can be comprised of income and/or capital growth and is expressed as a percentage.
Risk
The variability of returns. Generally, the higher the level of risk an investor is prepared to accept, the higher the potential return over time may be.
Rollover/Rolling Over
The transfer of a superannuation benefit or an eligible termination payment within the superannuation environment between superannuation funds, or from a superannuation fund to a pension or annuity.