"Positive returns" refers to a situation where you gain more from an investment or endeavor than what you initially put in. It means you have made a profit or achieved a successful outcome. Full definition
Studies show that most major remodeling projects don't result in positive return on the investment after a home sale. (policygenius.com)
There's potential for positive returns in the near future but a lot will depend on the direction of interest rates. (blackrockblog.com)
When examined over the course of several decades, the stock market actually shows consistently positive returns of around 7 % (adjusted for inflation) every year. (badcredit.org)