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Yield

Definition 1 The annual rate of Return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. Definition 2 For bonds and Note, 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.

Related Terms: 19 Capital, Call, Cap, Coupon, Coupon rate, Current yield, ECU, Factor, FIN, Inc., Market, Note, Purchase, Return, Rent, Rate of return, SEC, Total return, Yield
Other Related Pages: Category: Stocks Starting With: Y
Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 12b-1 funds, Allowance for depreciation, Average accounting return, Adjustable rate, Accrual bond, Accrual of discount, Accrued market discount, Accumulation bond, Agency bond