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    Yield vs. Return: What's the Difference? - Investopedia

    • Yield and return are two different ways of measuring the profitability of an investment over a set period of time, often annually. The yield is the income the investment returnsover time, typically expressed … See more

    Understanding Yield

    Yield is the income returned on an investment, such as the interest from holding a security. The yield is usually expressed as an annual percentage rate based on th… See more

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    Understanding Return

    Return is the financial gain or loss on an investment and is typically expressed as the change in the dollar value of an investment over time. Return is also referred to a… See more

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    Risk and Yield

    Risk is an important component of the yield paid on an investment. The higher the risk, the higher the associated yield potential. Some investments are less risky than others. … See more

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    The Rate of Return vs. Yield

    Rate of return and yield both describe the performance of investments over a set period (typically one year), but they have subtle and sometimes important differences. … See more

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    Risk and Yield
    The Rate of Return vs. Yield
    What is the difference between yield and total return?
     
  1. Yield and rate of return are both ways to express an investment's expected return, but they have different meanings123:
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    The rate of return is a specific way of expressing the total return on an investment that shows the percentage increase over the initial investment cost. Yield shows how much income has been returned from an investment based on initial cost, but it does not include capital gains in its calculation.

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    Do not confuse yield with rate of return. Both are percentages that anticipate an investment’s expected return over time. However, rate of return takes into account capital gains and yield does not.

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    Yield to maturity refers to the total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until maturity. In contrast, the rate of return is the gain or loss of an investment over a specific period. Yield to maturity considers the bond’s purchase price, par value, coupon rate, and time to maturity.

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    What is the difference between rate of return and yield?
    Rate of return and yield both describe the performance of investments over a set period (typically one year), but they have subtle and sometimes important differences. The rate of return is a specific way of expressing the total return on an investment that shows the percentage increase over the initial investment cost.

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    What is the difference between current yield and return?
    The current yield is the bond interest rate as a percentage of the current price of the bond. The yield to maturity is an estimate of what an investor will receive if the bond is held to its maturity date. Return is the financial gain or loss on an investment and is typically expressed as the change in the dollar value of an investment over time.

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    What is the difference between yield and total return?
    Yield is defined as the income return on an investment, which is the interest or dividends received, expressed annually as a percentage based on the investment's cost, its current market value, or its face value. Total return refers to interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over a given period of time.

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    What is yield & return?
    You’ll want to know about yield and return. Yield is a general term that relates to the return on the capital you invest in a bond. Price and yield are inversely related: As the price of a bond goes up, its yield goes down, and vice versa.

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    WEBJan 6, 2023 · Yield is the income an investment generates, while return is the total gain or loss over a period. Learn how to use yield and return …

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      Yield vs. Return: What’s the Difference? - Yahoo Finance

      WEBDec 28, 2019 · Learn the basics and key differences of yield and return, two concepts that refer to income earned on an investment. Yield is a …

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