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What is comprehensive income?

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Published Sun, Sep 14, 2014 · 10:00 PM

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BELOW every "net profit" line comes "total comprehensive income".

What's the difference? Which profit line should investors pay attention to?

Total comprehensive income is net profit adjusted for the value of foreign investments as well as fluctuations in the values of assets that are available for sale.

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