Definition
Annual dividends per share divided by the share price.
Why it’s relevant today
Investors compare dividend yields with bond and cash alternatives.
Why it matters
A high yield can signal income opportunity or financial distress.
Annual dividends per share divided by the share price.
Investors compare dividend yields with bond and cash alternatives.
A high yield can signal income opportunity or financial distress.
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