yield
Definition 1
The annual rate of return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
Definition 2
For bonds and notes, the coupon rate divided by the market price. This is not an accurate measure of total return, since it does not factor in capital gains.
Definition 3
For securities, the annual dividends divided by the purchase price. This is not an accurate measure of total return, since it does not factor in capital gains. here, also called dividend yield or current yield.
The annual rate of return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
Definition 2
For bonds and notes, the coupon rate divided by the market price. This is not an accurate measure of total return, since it does not factor in capital gains.
Definition 3
For securities, the annual dividends divided by the purchase price. This is not an accurate measure of total return, since it does not factor in capital gains. here, also called dividend yield or current yield.
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... part of the Bonds, Dividends, Stocks and Investor Relations subjects.
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yield to worst, nominal yield, Annual Percentage Yield, free cash flow yield, coupon yield, yield elbow
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