investing
yield
The income generated by an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost or current value.
Example
"The bond had a yield of 4%, meaning it paid $40 per year for every $1,000 invested."
💡 Memory Tip
A farm YIELDS a harvest. An investment YIELDS returns — what it produces for you.
Etymology
From Old English 'gieldan' meaning 'to pay, repay' — what an investment pays back.
Common Misspellings
yeildyeldyiledyiield
Related Terms
See Also
return