bond equivalent yield

  • 1bond equivalent yield — An annual yield, expressed as a percentage, describing the return provided to bond holders. A bond equivalent yield is double the simple interest, semiannual yield. Since Treasury and agency notes and bonds, as well as most corporate and… …

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  • 2Bond equivalent yield — Bond yield calculated on an annual percentage rate method. Differs from annual effective yield. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * *    A calculation that converts the yield of a money market instrument, such as a Treasury bill, into the… …

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  • 3Bond Equivalent Yield - BEY — A calculation for restating semi annual, quarterly, or monthly discount bond or note yields into an annual yield. For a fixed income security with a par value of $1000, the calculation is as follows: The BEY allows fixed income securities whose… …

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  • 4bond-equivalent yield — bond yield calculated on an annual percentage rate method. Differs from annual effective yield. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …

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  • 5Bond-equivalent yield — The annualized yield to maturity computed by doubling the semiannual yield. The New York Times Financial Glossary …

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  • 6Bond-equivalent basis — The method used for computing the bond equivalent yield. The New York Times Financial Glossary …

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  • 7bond-equivalent basis — The method used for computing the bond equivalent yield. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …

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  • 8Tax-Equivalent Yield — The pretax yield that a taxable bond needs to possess for its yield to be equal to that of a tax free municipal bond. This calculation can be used to fairly compare the yield of a tax free bond to that of a taxable bond in order to see which bond …

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  • 9Fully Taxable Equivalent Yield — The yield on a municipal bond, when the effect of reduced taxes are taken into account. The fully taxable equivalent yield shows what yield a fully taxable bond would have to give, in order to be equivalent to a tax free municipal bond. The yield …

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  • 10Coupon Equivalent Yield - CEY — A method of calculation used to calculate the yield on bonds with maturities of less than one year and which normally sell at a discount and do not pay coupons. Formula For example, the CEY calculation allows bond investors to compare the return… …

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