Investing glossary
Plain-language definitions of the investing terms you meet in filings, in the news and in Finzer.
4 terms, all of them on this page
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Yield
Yield is the income an investment generates each year, expressed as a percentage of its price or value. Learn how different yields work, what drives them, and how smart investors actually use them.
Yield Curve
A yield curve shows interest rates across different bond maturities at a single point in time. Learn how its shape signals economic risk and how investors actually use it.
Yield to Maturity
Yield to maturity is the total annualized return you earn on a bond if you hold it until it matures, including interest and price changes. Learn how to use YTM to compare bonds, spot risks, and avoid common mistakes.
YoY (Year-over-Year)
YoY (Year-over-Year) measures the percentage change in a metric compared to the same period one year earlier. Learn how investors use YoY to cut through noise, spot real growth, and avoid common traps.