Yield & Income

Yield & Income Terms

Measures of the income return on bonds, including nominal, real, tax-equivalent, and after-inflation yields.

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Last updated Apr 2026

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Bond Equivalent Yield

Converts a semi-annual yield to an effective annual yield using compound interest.

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Real Yield

The inflation-adjusted return on a bond, calculated using the exact Fisher equation.

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Tax-Equivalent Yield

The pre-tax yield a taxable bond must offer to match the after-tax return of a tax-exempt municipal bond.

Tax-Free Yield

The return on a tax-exempt investment such as a municipal bond, not subject to federal income tax.