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 == What is Yield? ==
-'''Yield''' is a measure of the return on investment, typically expressed as a percentage. It represents the amount of income (such as dividends or interest) that an investor receives in relation to the amount of money invested. The purpose of yield is to provide investors with an idea of the potential return on their investment, which can help them make informed decisions about where to allocate their capital.
+'''Yield''' is a measure of the [[Return on Investment (ROI)]], typically expressed as a percentage. It represents the amount of income (such as dividends or interest) that an investor receives in relation to the amount of money invested. The purpose of yield is to provide investors with an idea of the potential return on their investment, which can help them make informed decisions about where to allocate their capital.
 There are several components of yield, including the current yield, which is the annual income on an investment (such as dividends or interest) divided by the current market price of the investment. The yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures. This includes interest payments as well as any potential capital gains or losses.

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	=== See Also ===		=== See Also ===
−	*[[IT Investment (Information Technology Investment)]]	+
−	*[[Business Strategy\|Define Business Strategy]]
−	*[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)\|Definition of IT Strategy]]
−	*[[E-Strategy\|Define e-Business Strategy]]
−	*[[IT Governance\|Define Corporate Governance of Information Technology]]
−	*[[Enterprise Architecture\|Define enterprise architecture]]
−	*[[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)\|What is IT Sourcing?]]
−	*[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)\|Define IT Operations]]
−	*[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)\|CIO]]

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−	'''~~Content coming soon~~'''	+	== What is Yield? ==
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		+	'''Yield''' is a measure of the return on investment, typically expressed as a percentage. It represents the amount of income (such as dividends or interest) that an investor receives in relation to the amount of money invested. The purpose of yield is to provide investors with an idea of the potential return on their investment, which can help them make informed decisions about where to allocate their capital.
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		+	There are several components of yield, including the current yield, which is the annual income on an investment (such as dividends or interest) divided by the current market price of the investment. The yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures. This includes interest payments as well as any potential capital gains or losses.
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		+	Yield is an important concept in finance because it helps investors compare the potential returns on different investments. For example, if an investor is considering buying a bond with a yield of 5% and a stock with a dividend yield of 3%, they can use yield to determine which investment is likely to provide a higher return.
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		+	The history of yield dates back to the early days of finance when investors used to yield to evaluate the potential returns on various investments. Today, yield is a critical concept in finance and is widely used by investors, analysts, and financial professionals to assess the potential returns on a wide range of investments.
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		+	There are several benefits of using yield to evaluate investments, including that it allows investors to compare the potential returns on different investments, it helps investors assess the risk of an investment, and it can provide insight into the overall health of a company.
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		+	However, there are also some potential drawbacks to using yield as a sole measure of investment performance. For example, yield does not take into account the potential for capital gains or losses, and it may not provide a complete picture of an investment's overall performance.
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		+	An example of how yield can be used to evaluate an investment might be an investor considering whether to buy a bond with a yield of 5% or a stock with a dividend yield of 3%. In this case, the bond may be considered a more attractive investment because it has a higher yield. However, this decision should be based on a variety of factors, including the investor's risk tolerance and the overall performance of the bond and stock.

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		+	=== See Also ===
		+	*[[IT Investment (Information Technology Investment)]]
		+	*[[Business Strategy\|Define Business Strategy]]
		+	*[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)\|Definition of IT Strategy]]
		+	*[[E-Strategy\|Define e-Business Strategy]]
		+	*[[IT Governance\|Define Corporate Governance of Information Technology]]
		+	*[[Enterprise Architecture\|Define enterprise architecture]]
		+	*[[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)\|What is IT Sourcing?]]
		+	*[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)\|Define IT Operations]]
		+	*[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)\|CIO]]
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		+	===References===
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