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Net Value Asset (NAV)

Net Value Asset, often referred to as Net Asset Value (NAV), represents the value per share of a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (ETF), or other pooled investment, calculated by dividing the total value of the fund’s assets minus its liabilities by the number of outstanding shares. NAV is used to determine the price at which investors can buy or sell shares in the fund.

Example:

An investor checks the NAV of a mutual fund, which is $20 per share. To buy 50 shares, the investor would need to invest $1,000 based on the current NAV.

Key points

Represents the per-share value of a pooled investment like a mutual fund or ETF.

Calculated as the total assets minus liabilities divided by the number of outstanding shares.

Used to determine the price at which investors can buy or sell shares.

Quick Answers to Curious Questions

NAV represents the per-share value of the fund, calculated by dividing assets minus liabilities by the number of shares.

It is used to determine the price at which investors can buy or sell fund shares.

NAV is typically calculated daily based on the value of the fund’s underlying assets.

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