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NAV

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. net asset value.

nav. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. naval.

  2. navigable.

  3. navigation.

NAV British  

abbreviation

  1. net asset value

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Coltman also makes the point that the basis trade in Strategy was popular when it was at a large premium to net asset value, or NAV, and Strategy was issuing common stock to purchase bitcoin.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

It has a $5.6 billion market value and trades for 90% of NAV after rebounding from its recent lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It has a $13.6 billion market value and trades for 95% of NAV, an improvement from 88% late last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

And yet, the price-to-net asset value ratios of listed BDCs have slumped recently, with most listed BDCs now trading at a discount to their NAV.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The public funds can trade at a premium or discount to NAV depending on investor demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

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