Bonds that do not pay interest but which are instead sold at a substantial discount to par so at maturity they return the face amount. These bonds tend to be more volatile than regular bonds so they a [..]

Takes into account the annual dividend, current price, redemption price, and time remaining to maturity. In effect, it is the annual total return for a bond.

Takes into account the annual dividend, current price, redemption price, and time remaining to maturity. In effect, it is the annual total return for a bond.

Takes into account the annual dividend, current price, redemption price, and time remaining to maturity. In effect, it is the annual total return for a bond.

Difference in yield between various bonds of equivalent time to maturity. Since time to maturity is the same, the major distinguishing variable is quality. For example, a 5-year U.S. Treasury note wil [..]

Yield on a bond which will be called by the issuer at the first call date. Important for corporate bonds.

A daily listing of bonds, prices, and market makers for corporate bonds not listed on major exchanges.

For a stock, the current yield is the annual dividend divided by the current price per share. For a mutual fund, the 4 qtr yield is the total dividends paid during the last four quarters divided by th [..]

Total return for a partial year. See Total Return.

A volatile market that can punish a trader who buys just before prices fall and then sells first before prices recover.