Capital Gains Yield Calculator
Investing & MarketsCalculate the percentage price appreciation of an investment, excluding any dividend income.
Capital Gains Yield
Price appreciation as a percentage of the original purchase price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is capital gains yield different from total return?
Capital gains yield only measures price appreciation. Total return (see Holding Period Return) also adds any dividend income received while holding the investment.
Can capital gains yield be negative?
Yes. If the current price is lower than what you paid, the yield is negative, reflecting a price decline.
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