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Definition of

equity risk premium

Stockholding & Investments

extra return expected on equities compared to bonds an extra return on equities over the return on bonds, because of the risk involved in investing in equities

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Definitions of ’equity risk premium’ and meaning of ’equity risk premium’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’equity risk premium’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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