Definition
The income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost or current market value. For stocks, yield typically refers to the dividend yield; for bonds, it often refers to the current yield or yield to maturity.
Example Usage
"Treasury bonds offer a lower yield than corporate bonds but provide greater safety and stability for conservative investors.”
Related Terms
BondsDividendDividend YieldCurrent YieldYield to MaturityInterest RateReturn on Investment (ROI)
Tags
Fixed IncomeInterestInvestmentMoney Markets
Course Module
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Markets