Dividend Yield Definition

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	Dividend Yield Capital Gain Earnings/Share Dividend


	Dividend Yield Term category: Stocks In 10 words or less: The dividend expressed as a percentage of the current stock price.


	Definition: The dividend yield is the rate of return an investor would receive solely from dividends. It's calculated as follows: Dividend yield = (Annual dividend)/(Current stock price) StockJargon Advice: The dividend yield is an interesting figure to keep an eye on because high dividend yields can make stocks very attractive. However, if the dividend yield is too high (10% or more for non-REIT stocks), you should be wary of it. The company may need to cut its dividend if its stock price plummets due to poor financial performance.


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