While the current yield and yield-to-maturity (YTM) formulas may be used to calculate the yield of a bond, each method has a different application—depending on an investor’s specific goals.

He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Current yield is an investment's annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security. This measure examines the current ...

Current money market fund yields are attractive, but high rates on cash-like investments may not last as the Fed prepares to cut rates later this year. Here’s how investors can prepare for the ...

The yield on cash ETFs may actually be worse than you think. You often see two yield numbers quoted for these funds, one of ...

HFRO is a distressed CEF with illiquid, real estate-heavy holdings, making its true asset value likely much lower upon an ...

says bonds offer a compelling value proposition for investors at current yield levels, which are the highest in more than 15 years. "While not a certainty, the Federal Reserve has communicated ...

The Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold the federal funds rate unchanged for the third time in a row is good news for savers looking to maintain current yields on their deposits. Yet you'll ...

Current money market fund yields are attractive, but high rates on cash-like investments may not last as the Fed prepares to cut rates later this year. Here’s how investors can prepare for the ...