In finance, yield is the income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received from holding a particular security. This metric is usually expressed as an annual percentage rate based on the investment’s cost, its current market value, or its face value. Bonds, for example, typically offer a fixed yield based on the coupon rate, whereas the yield on stocks can vary significantly with changes in dividend payouts or stock prices.
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