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"Year to date" refers to the period from January 1 to the current date. Companies sometimes use... more
"Yield" is the annual rate of return received on an investment, usually expressed as a percentage. ... more
A "yield curve" is a line that shows specific interest rates during specific dates of bonds that... more
"Yield maintenance" often refers to a prepayment penalty built into a loan, that allows a lender... more
"Yield pickup" is a yield gain that occurs because of the sale of one bond and a purchase of... more
"Yield spread" is the difference between various yields on bonds with different credit quality... more
"Yield to maturity" is the rate of return, usually shown in a percentage, which is paid on a fixed... more
"YTD" stands for "year to date," referring to the period from January 1 to the current date. ... more
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Out-of-Pocket Expenses
"Out-of-pocket expenses" refers to direct outlays of cash. Companies will often...
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