Financial dictionary

Yield is a financial indicator that measures the return on an investment as a percentage. It can apply to various types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate. Yield is calculated as the annual return on an investment (such as interest or dividends) divided by its current price or value. For example, the dividend yield for stocks is calculated as the annual dividend per share divided by the current stock price. Yield gives investors an idea of the return they can expect from an investment and is an important factor when comparing different investment opportunities.

YTD (year-to-date) is an indicator that measures the performance of an investment, financial asset, or portfolio from the beginning of the current calendar year up to the current date. YTD provides an overview of how the investment has developed throughout the year, regardless of seasonal or short-term fluctuations. This indicator is useful for tracking and comparing the performance of investments and budget plans throughout the year.

YTM (yield to maturity) is an indicator that expresses the total return an investor will receive from a bond if held until maturity. YTM takes into account all future interest payments (coupons) that the bond pays, as well as its current price and face value. This indicator is expressed as an annual percentage yield. YTM helps investors understand what the actual return will be from the bond if held until maturity and is useful for comparing different bonds with varying terms and coupon amounts.