Abnormal Return
When the return on an asset or security is in excess of the expected rate of return.
Investopedia Commentary
Earning 30% in a mutual fund that is supposed to average 10% would be an abnormal return. Much like winning the lottery, this is something we want to happen.
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See also: Expected Return, Return, Tenbagger