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NAV (Net Asset Value)

The per-share value of a fund's holdings.

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Definition

NAV is the fund's total assets minus liabilities, divided by shares outstanding. ETFs trade at a market price that stays close to NAV; closed-end funds can trade at a premium or discount to it.

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