Der Benchmark
Example: Der Benchmark hilft, die Leistung der Fonds zu vergleichen.
Definition
"Benchmark" in finance refers to a standard or point of reference used to measure and compare the performance of investment funds or portfolios. It helps investors evaluate how well a fund is doing relative to the market or a specific index.
Etymology
The term "Benchmark" originates from the English words 'bench' and 'mark.' Historically, it referred to a mark made on a bench or fixed surface used as a reference point in surveying. In finance, the word was adopted to denote a standard against which performance is measured.
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"Der Benchmark" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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