Meaning of the word "dividend yield" in English
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dividend yield
US /ˈdɪv.ɪ.dɛnd ˌjiːld/
UK /ˈdɪv.ɪ.dɛnd ˌjiːld/
Noun
1.
the dividend per share divided by the share price, or the total annual dividend payments divided by the company's market capitalization, expressed as a percentage
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Investors often look at the dividend yield to assess a stock's income potential.
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A high dividend yield can indicate a mature company or a struggling one.
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