One of the simplest ways to evaluate a potential bond investment is via the bond’s current yield. Bond current yield is a simple measure of what the bond will earn if you buy and hold it for a year ...

With this bond yield calculator you can find both the current yield and yield to maturity (YTM). This tool can help you with setting up a better income portfolio. Enter bond numbers below and you’ll ...

When investors purchase bonds, they do so primarily to generate income. The expected annual rate of return is called the current yield, and it is a function of the current price and the amount of ...

Perpetual bonds have no maturity date, allowing them to pay interest indefinitely, making them appealing for long-term income ...

A version of this article was published in the November 2015 issue of Morningstar ETFInvestor. Download a complimentary copy of ETFInvestor here. Flaw of Averages Duration, by itself, is a crude ...

The key offering of SCHD lies in the dividend yield that is coupled with juicy growth prospects. This way, investors can theoretically access the income compounding story. However, considering the ...