What is the difference between income from investing and total return?

Answer by  joantheresa (1421)

When you put money in some type of investment, you will earn interest. That interest is considered your income from investing. The original amount you invested, plus the interest earned, is the total return you will receive.

Answer by  chrisshah (172)

The key difference is the income from dividends. Income from investing is usually interpreted as just capital gains. Total Return = Capital Gains + income from dividends.