Net worth

Definition

Net worth is the value of everything you own minus everything you owe. Assets include bank balances, investments, pension capital and property; liabilities include mortgages, loans and credit-card debt. The difference is your true financial position.

In detail

Tracking net worth over time is more informative than tracking income, because it captures saving, investing and debt repayment in one number. A rising trend means you are building wealth regardless of monthly volatility.

In Switzerland it is complicated by multiple currencies and multiple institutions, so a reliable figure usually requires aggregating accounts automatically rather than maintaining a spreadsheet.

  • Net worth = total assets − total liabilities.
  • Include pillar 2 and 3a capital for an accurate Swiss picture.
  • Multi-currency holdings need a consistent conversion date to compare periods.

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