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Glossary

Dividend yield

Annual dividends divided by share price.

Dividend yield

Annual dividends divided by share price.

In practice

Annual dividends divided by share price. Understanding it helps you read the rest of our coverage with confidence.

Frequently asked

Why does Dividend yield matter?
Because it changes how you should read the numbers.
Is Dividend yield the same everywhere?
Definitions vary slightly by region and source.

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