Net Asset Value (NAV) is the price of a single share in a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). It’s calculated by taking the total value of the fund’s assets—like stocks, bonds, or cash—and subtracting its liabilities. That number is then divided by the number of shares in the fund. NAV helps investors understand what each share is currently worth. It’s typically updated at the end of each trading day and is used to figure out the price at which you buy or sell shares in a fund. While ETFs also have a market price that changes throughout the day, their NAV gives a clear snapshot of the value of what the fund actually holds.