The return earned by the owner of a financial asset, normally expressed in terms of an annual percentage rate of interest.
The level of interest payments on a bond or stock. The current yield on a bond is the amount of annual interest divided by the current value of the bond. A more complete measure, yield to maturity, takes into account the fact that bonds selling at a discount or premium to their Par value will get closer to par value as they near maturity. Funds report this yield to maturity.
(1) The amount of clean wool that is derived from grease wool in the scouring process; expressed as a percentage. (2) The amount of usable fiber after processing. See Also: clean. fiber. grease wool. processing.
In stocks and bonds, the amount of money returned to investors on their investments. Also known as rate of return.
The annual rate of return on a stock as paid in dividends. Yield can be calculated by dividing the latest dividend rate by the latest closing price and multiplying by 100. The latest dividend rate is the total dividends paid in the past 12 months. As a stock's price rises, its yield will go down. As a stock's price decreases, its yield will go up.
The annual dividends or interest income paid by a security expressed as a percentage of the current price.
Generally, the total proceeds from an investment in a stock or bond, calculated as a percentage of the amount invested.
The rate of return on an investment. There are as many computations as there are different yields, such as current yield and yield to maturity. For example, bonds provide income in the form of interest, and stocks in the form of dividends.
A measure, in percentage, of the return, annual income or dividend from an investment.
The return on an investment. Volume or amount produced. Alternately, a permanent deformation in a material cause by its being bent or stretched.
Yield is the return earned by the investor or shareholder on his investment.
The actual return on an investment. A bond with a stated interest rate of 6%, for example, may be purchased at a discount so that the yield may be more like 7%.
The interest rate percentage a bond or other income investment pays to investors. A bond`s current yield is calculated by dividing the annual interest payment by the current market price. Since the annual return is fixed, the yield automatically fluctuates if the market price for the bond rises or falls.
The annual rate of return on an investment, based on the purchase price of the investment, its coupon rate and the length of time the investment is held.
The annual rate of return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. For bonds and notes, it is the coupon rate divided by the market price. For securities, it is the annual dividends divided by the purchase price; here, also called dividend yield or current yield. see also average price, basis point, discount yield, earnings yield, effective rate, equivalent taxable yield, minus yield, yield curve, flat yield curve, normal yield curve, inverted yield curve, indicated yield, junk bond, minimum yield, net yield, return, Dogs of the Dow.
The interest rate that will make the present value of cashflows from an investment equal to the price (or cost) of the investment. It is also called the internal rate of return.
The volume or number of stems that can be removed annually or periodically, or the area over which fellings may pass annually or periodically, consistent with the attainment of the objects of management. ( BCFT). Syn. Possibility. Cf. Cut, allowable; Cut, annual or periodic; Outturn.
Is the annual return on an investment, from dividends or interest, explained as a percentage of the current price.
the rate of income an investor receives from a security; to produce or provide income.
Income produced by an investment. Usually used to refer to equity investments.
Percentage return on an investment, usually at an annual rate. A bond's yield may be stated in terms of its return if held to maturity, if held to the call or put date or simply on the basis of the interest the bond pays in comparison to its current market price. See Yield to Maturity (YTM), Yield to Call (YTC), Yield to Put (YTP), Current Yield.
The rate at which a fund pays income. Yield calculations for 30-day periods are standardized among mutual funds, based on a formula developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Yield most commonly means either dividend yield or yield to maturity.... more on: Yield
The return on an investment, usually expressed as a percentage of the investment.
Percentage rate of return paid on a common stock or preferred stock in dividends.
the dividend amount expressed as a percentage of the price of a stock.
Fraction (normally expressed as a percentage) of the chemical reactants that proceed to the desired product substance.
The annual return from a bond, share or fund given as a percentage of its price.
The rate of return on any investment, expressed as a percentage of the current price.
Earnings from an investment, usually expressed as an annual percentage. (See also Return.) View LEI Lesson(s) that address this term
the income arising from land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
a bond's equivalent of an interest rate
a todays market rate of interest for bonds sustaining similar characteristics
The return on your investment, expressed as a percentage of the price of the security.
The percentage of Click-throughs vs. Impressions of an ad within a specific page, expressed as a percentage.
The amount of interest paid on a bond divided by the price. A measure of the income generated by a bond. A yield is not a total return measure because it does not include capital gains or losses.
Income from dividends or interest. Usually expressed as a ratio comparing a stock or mutual fund's annualized dividends per share to its price-per-share. Bond funds report a "30-day" yield calculated according to guidelines set down by the Securities & Exchange Commission. Money market funds quote a "7-day" SEC yield. In general, when interest rates are falling, a fund's SEC yield will be higher than its actual payout over the next 30 days. When rates are rising, the yield will be somewhat lower.
The rate of return on any financial instrument, normally expressed as a percentage.
The ratio of investment income compared to a total invested amount over a specified period of time.
A measure of the net income - dividends and interest less expenses - earned by the securities in a fund's portfolio during a specified period. See Distribution Yield and SEC Yield for more information.
The income relative to the current share price that a company will pay out to the shareholders on a regular basis, usually expressed in percentage terms.
The interest or dividends paid by a company expressed as a percentage of the current price. Also known as Return.
Income that is earned from a property that is typically expressed as a percentage of the value of the investment.
Annual rate of return received on investments. In the case of dividends, the yield is calculated by dividing the dividend by the share price. In the case of a bond, it is the interest paid on the bond divided by the bond price.
In the business of investing, the amount of return (profit) expressed as an annual percentage rate of the amount of capital invested.
The annual income provided by an investment. Click here to go back to the top of the page
Stated simply, the yield on a bond is the interest you actually earn on your investment. If you buy a new issue, your yield is the same as the interest rate, but if you buy on the secondary market, your yield may be higher or lower. When the yield of a bond goes up, it's price has fallen. Conversely, if a bond's yield falls, its market value has risen.
The total annual gross dividend payment divided by the share price, multiplied by 100.
an ambiguous term having several possible meanings: Current yield: annualized interest income on a bond expressed as a percentage of its current market value. Dividend yield: same as current yield, but applied to dividend income on a stock's price. Yield-to-maturity: the annualized total return, expressed as a percentage, that a bond will provide to the investor if held to its final maturity date.
the estimated dividends for the next 12 months divided by the current price, expressed as a percentage.
A measure of the income generated by a bond. The amount of interest paid on a bond divided by the price.
Is the rate of return on an asset. It is frequently expressed as a percent of the current market price.
The interest or dividend payable on a security, expressed as a percentage of the price of the security. Some investment advisors also include capital gain as part of the yield.
Generally refers to an investor's return on capital.
The effective rate of return on an investment based on fees, an interest rate, and the price paid for the mortgage
The current cash income produced by an investment. For example, bonds provide income in the form of interest, and stocks in the form of dividends which are then paid to the investors.
The annual income provided by a fund expressed as a percentage. Normally calculated by dividing the current price of the fund into the dividend income. See also Dividend Yield.
(1) the rate of return on an investment. (2) the percentage return on a security investment, such as a bond. Current yield is the rate of interest divided by the price; if the price falls, as happens when interest rates rise, then the yield increases. (3) a corporate dividend.
Current income (interest or dividends) paid by a fund, expressed as a percentage of the investment's price.
Rate of return on a security as determined by its coupon and other characteristics, expressed as a percent and annualised.
the rate of return on a security, taking into consideration annual interest payments, purchase price, redemption value, and the time remaining until maturity.
The annual rate of return expressed as a percentage. There are a number of different types of yield and, in some cases, different methods of calculating each type: Simple Yield: coupon payments as a percentage of the bond's principal amount. Current Yield: coupon payments as a percentage of the bond's market price. This price should be gross of accrued interest. Also known as flat yield and running yield. Yield to Maturity: the rate of return of a bond held to maturity when both the interest payments and the gain or loss of capital are taken into account. It assumes that coupon payments are reinvested at the same rate as the yield to maturity. Also known as redemption yield. Nominal Yield: the yield of a bond, calculated as the annual coupon payout divided by the face value and expressed in percentage terms. Real Yield: for conventional bonds this is the yield to maturity minus the inflation rate. For index-linked Gilts it is the guaranteed yield above inflation over the life of the bond, if held to maturity.
The return on an investment from dividends or interest expressed as a percentage of either cost at purchase or the current price.
The annual return on property investment expressed as a percentage.
A snapshot of interest and dividend income from a fund. The yield, expressed as a percentage of the fund's net asset value, is based on income earned over the past 30 days and is annualised for the coming year.
A return on an investor's capital investment. For bonds, the coupon rate of interest divided by purchase price, called current yield. Also, the rate of return on a bond, taking into account total of annual interest payments, purchase price, redemption value and amount of time remaining until maturity.
The percentage return on an investor's money in terms of current prices. It is the annual dividend/interest per share or bond, divided by the current market price of that security.
The annual rate of return provided on a deposit account, such as savings accounts or certificates of deposit (CDs).
The return earned on a bond, expressed as an annual percentage rate.
the income relative to the current share price that a company will pay out to the shareholders. Calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the market value per share.
The percentage by weight of the malt that will be converted into soluble substances (chiefly sugars) in the mash kettle. Determined by making a standard mash.
The annual income provided by a share or fund expressed as a percentage of the current price. Normally calculated by dividing the current price of the fund into the dividend income and multiplying by 100.
the effective rate of interest paid on a bond. Yield is the annual rate of return of any investment or debt and is expressed as a percentage.
Generally, the return on investment. In bond terminology, yield is the coupon payment divided by the bond's face value if held to maturity. Bond yields and bond prices are inversely related. For example, a bond with face value of $1,000 and coupon rate of 10% pays $100 per year and produces a 10% yield.
The Rate of return gained on an investment. It also refers to the dividend payable on a share (and is expressed as a percentage of the market price).
Ratio of income from an investment to the total cost of the investment over a given period of time. goto Top
The percentage return on an investment relative to the amount invested.
The rate of return on an investment over a give time, expressed an annual percentage rate. Yield is affected by the price paid for the investment as well as the timing of principal repayments.
The percentage that an investor is returned on a given amount of capital for a specific period. This usually is expressed as an annual return.
Income or return received from an investment, usually expressed as a percentage of market price, over a designated period. For a mutual fund, yield is interest or dividend before any gain or loss in the price per share.
the percentage rate of return paid on an investment.
The interest earned or return by an investor on an investment, stated as a percentage of the amount invested.
Also known as return; the dividends or interest paid on a security calculated as a percent of the price paid. In the case of a bond, this figure is known as current return.
In general, the yield is the amount of current income provided by an investment. For stocks, the yield is calculated by dividing the total of the annual dividends by the current price. For bonds, the yield is calculated by dividing the annual interest by the current price. The yield is distinguished from the return, which includes price appreciation or depreciation.
The effective interest rate or rate of return on a given investment.
The annual rate of return earned on a security. This is an expression of the relationship between the cost of the security, the interest received and the profit or loss, if any, from its sale.
The return on investment for funds or specific assets.
In general the amount of profit on an investment of capital. For stocks or bonds, it is the rate of annual dividends or interest expressed as a percentage of the current market price.
is the annual rate you get on an investment through payment of dividends or interest.
For stocks, the percentage income return, derived by comparing income dividends to market price and capital gains. For bonds, this is the interest rate.
The rate of return earned by an investor who holds a security, such as a bond or stock, for a stated period of time
A measure of the annual return on an investment.
Rate of interest divided by the bond's purchase price.
Percentage rate of return paid as dividends on stocks.
The annual rate of return of an investment paid in dividends or interest, expressed as a percentage. For a mutual fund, the yield is the rate of return earned by the securities in the fund's portfolio, less the funds expenses during a specified period. A fund's yield is expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price per share on a specified date.
A measurement of the rate of earnings from an investment, usually expressed as a percentage.
Effective earnings from loans or investments.
The rate of return received from one's investment.
The return earned on an investor's capital. The yield is a function of a security's purchase price and coupon interest rate.
The rate of return on an investment; the internal rate of return.
The rate of return an investor earns on an investment over a specified period of time.
A general term for the rate of income from an investment expressed as an annualised percentage and based on its current capital value.
The return received from an investment.
the yield on a mortgage is the lender’s future receipt of all payments of interest and capital expressed as a percentage of the amount invested in the mortgage.
Also known as return. The dividends or interest paid by a company expressed as a percentage of the current price. A stock with a current market value of $40 a share paying dividends at the rate of $3.20 is said to return 8 per cent ($3.20 / $40.00). May also refer to yield to maturity.
The return on an investor's capital investment. For example: a piece of land may yield a certain return based on its rental income less the expenses of owning it.
Also known as return. The dividends or interest paid by a company expressed as a percentage of the current price. A stock with a current market value of $40 a share paying dividends at the rate of $3.20 is said to return 8% ($3.20÷$40.00). The current yield on a bond is figured the same way.
Interest or market earnings on a bond or other investment.
The effective interest rate dividend on an investment. In a fund whose share price fluctuates, yield represents the income component of return, whereas the price change represents the capital gain or loss component.
(1) The production of a piece of land; e.g., his land yielded 100 bushels per acre. (2) The return provided by an investment.
A specialized calculation in the lodging industry, reflecting a comparative penetration between a subject property and the entire market. To calculate, three steps are required. (a) Multiply a subject property's occupancy rate by the average daily room rate. (b) Multiply the entire market's occupancy rate by the market's average daily room date. (c) Divide the result of (a) by the result of (b) to arrive at yield; it is expressed as a percentage.
The percentage rate of return of the annual dividends paid on a stock, a bond, or a mutual fund.
Ratio of income derived from an investment to the total cost of the investment over a specified period of time.
The amount of income generated by a fund's investments in relation to the price. It is usually quoted gross i.e. before tax and after charges.
The return on a loan or investment, stated as a percentage of price.
The ratio of investment income to the total amount invested over a given period of time
The rate of earnings from an investment. Go to Top
Gain made on an investment. Expressed as a percentage. Calculated using capital value and income
The rate of annual income return on an investment expressed as a percentage. Income yield is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price of the security.
The annual percentage rate of return earned on a security, as computed in accordance with standard industry practices. Yield is a function of a security's purchase price, coupon rate, and maturity.
The flow of interest income generated by a bond.
The average annual rate of return on a security, including interest payments and repayment of principal, if held to maturity.
The income paid out on an investment, expressed as a percentage of its capital value.
The rate at which a security distributes income, expressed as a percentage of the current price. For example, if a fund distributes $1 per share over the year and at the end of the year the price is $20, its yield is $1/$20, or 5%. Yield is an important measure of performance for income funds and individual bonds.
1. The ratio of the net income of a real estate or other investment compared to the acquisition and operating costs. 2. The amount of concrete produced by a given combination of materials; the total weight of ingredients divided by the unit weight of the freshly mixed concrete. 3. The cubic feet of concrete produced per sack of cement. 4. The number of product units, such as block, produced per batch of concrete or sack of cement.
The return earned on an investment taking into account the annual income. There are a number of different types of yields, and in some cases different methods of calculating each type.
One of the two parts of the total return an investor receives, the yield refers to the dividends or interest the investor earns in the time period in question. Capital gain is the other component of total return.
The percent gain you receive from a stock that pays dividends. It is the price of the stock divided by its dividend * 100. Stock yields compete with bond yields so “big†money flows to the bond market or to stocks that pay dividends, which ever is higher.
Term used to describe the overall return from an Agreement which incorporates cost of funds and the margin required.
The return on an investment or the amount of profit, stated as a percentage of the amount invested.
The return earned by an investment.
Annual rate of return received on investments, usually expressed as a percentage of the market price of the security.
The percentage rate of return paid on a stock in the form of dividends, or the effective rate of interest paid on a bond or note.
The amount of interest paid on a bond divided by the current price of that bond. A measure of the income generated by a bond. A yield is not a total return measure because it does not factor whether or not the bond was purchased-- and/or is trading-- at a discount or premium to its par value.
An investment's return from dividends or interest expressed as a percentage of either cost at purchase or the investment's current price. For example, a security with a current market value of $36 a share paying a dividend of $2.50 annually will give an investor a return of 7% ($2.50/$36.00). See: Yield Equivalence; Yield To Call; Yield To Maturity
The rate of income generated from a stock in the form of dividends, or the effective rate of interest paid on a bond, calculated by the coupon rate divided by the bond's market price. Furthermore, for any investment, yield is the annual rate of return expressed as a percentage.
The rate of return on an investment, generally expressed as percentage of the current price.
This percentage is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the latest available selling price of the security. For a bond, the yield is the relationship of a bond's coupon rate (the amount of interest a bond issuer is paying to bond holders) to its market value. If a bond increases in price, the yield will decrease. If a bond decreases in price, the yield will increase. For a money market fund, yield is usually calculated for periods of seven days. A seven-day money market yield shows the investment return during by the fund during that period.
Comparison of finished casting weight verses total weight of metal poured in a mold. A value expressed as a percentage indicating the relationship of the weight of a casting to the total composite of the casting and its gating system.
Internal rate of return expressed as a percentage.
A measure of the amount of money returned to an investor on his investments.
Interest earned by the lender on the money loaned. Also called return.
Used in reference to bonds, yield is the coupon payment divided by the bond's face value if held to maturity. Bond yields and bond prices are inversely related.
(go to top) The annual grossed-up dividend per share as a percentage of the share price.
The effective return on a mortgage based upon the face rate of interest and the price paid for the mortgage.
In the case of mutual funds, the annualized current rate of investment income is calculated with a Securities and Exchange Commission formula that includes the fund's net income (based on the yield to maturity of each bond it holds), the average number of outstanding fund shares during the 7-day or 30-day period shown, and the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period.
Return on an investor's capital investment. It shows the fund's income and earnings on its investments as a percentage of the fund's share price and reflects a 30-day period.
Yield is Pearl Jam's fifth album, released on February 3, 1998. The album was proclaimed as a return to the band's early, straightforward rock sound. Yield sold 358,000 copies during its first week of release and became Pearl Jam's first album not to peak at #1 in the Billboard charts since Ten in 1991.
In finance yield is a percentage that measures the cash returns to the owners of a security. The term is used in different situations to mean different things. It can be calculated as a ratio or as an internal rate of return (IRR).