Internal rate of return (IRR) and yield to maturity are calculations used by companies to assess investments, but they refer to different things. Here's what each term means, and an example of when it ...

One of the most popular measures of bond yield is yield to maturity (YTM). Also called book yield or redemption yield, it’s the estimated rate of return an investor can expect from a bond when held ...

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When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in. The content of this article is provided for information ...