Current yield is a measure of the annual income (interest or dividends) of an investment compared to its current price. It's a useful metric for investors looking to understand the income-generating potential of their investments over a short-term period.
Yield refers to the earnings generated and realized on an investment over a particular period of time, presented as a percentage of the investment's cost, current market value, or face value.
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the internal rate of return on an investment, considering all inflows and outflows of investment returns and their timing, providing a comprehensive view of the investment's profitability.
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