How NAV Works in Mutual Funds
By Allen Krewzz
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What Is NAV?
How NAV Is Calculated
Why NAV Is Calculated Once Daily
A Lower NAV Doesn't Mean "Cheap"
Comparing two funds based on which has a "lower" NAV is meaningless. What matters is each fund's percentage growth over your holding period, not its absolute NAV level.