Stocks and Bonds

The Dividend Yield – Basic Overview

This video provides a basic introduction into the dividend yield. It explains what it’s used for and how to calculate it. The dividend yield is equal to the annual dividend divided by the current stock price times 100%. The annual dividend is equal to the quarterly dividend times 4 or the monthly dividend times 12. This video provides plenty of examples and practice problems to help improve your understanding of this topic.

Disclaimer:
The information in this video is used for educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial advice. I’m not a financial advisor nor am I recommending which stocks you should invest in. My goal in this video is to simply explain how things work. Investments in stocks involve substantial risk including total loss of principal. It is wise for you to do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decisions.