What is the difference between 401k earning and appreciation?

Posted by Dolores
Matthew F asked:


When looking at my 401k statement, there is an Earnings section and a Appreciation/Depreciation section. What is the difference?

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2 Responses to “What is the difference between 401k earning and appreciation?”

  1. jeff410 Says:
    November 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    401K

    Earnings are the interest and dividends from the investments in your 401k. Appreciation is how much the prices of your stocks and bonds in the 401k have increased.

  2. digdowndeepnseattle Says:
    November 24th, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Kansieo.com

    Add Capital Gains to the earnings section in Jeff’s response. Also Appreciation/Depreciation should also include realized gains as well.