Annual income (interest or dividends) divided by current price, expressed as a percentage.
For bonds: yield depends on coupon rate, current price, time to maturity. "Yield to maturity" (YTM) is the total return if held to maturity, including reinvested coupons. For stocks: dividend yield = annual dividend ÷ current price. Bond and stock yields move with interest rates and risk perceptions.
Annual income (interest or dividends) divided by current price, expressed as a percentage. For bonds: yield depends on coupon rate, current price, time to maturity. "Yield to maturity" (YTM) is the total return if held to maturity, including reinvested coupons. For stocks: dividend yield = annual dividend ÷ current price. Bond and stock yields move with interest rates and risk perceptions.
In bonds, Yield is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
For bonds: yield depends on coupon rate, current price, time to maturity. "Yield to maturity" (YTM) is the total return if held to maturity, including reinvested coupons.
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