Dividend Yield
InvestingThe annual dividend payment divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage.
Example
Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Dividend Yield — the annual dividend payment divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage. — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.