Interest is defined as the:

A) return on all investments.
B) return on debt investments.
C) return on equity investments.
D) the one year return on investments in stocks or bonds.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Debt Investments

Financial instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically used by corporations, municipalities, and sovereign governments to finance projects and operations.

Return

The payment to an investor for the use of funds. Usually expressed as a percent of the investment.