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Want

A want is a desire. Unlike needs, wants are not necessary for survival. Yet, the attempt to satisfy the desire for goods and services forms the basis of all economic activity. 


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X

X is a symbol appearing next to a stock to indicate that it trades ex-dividend.  This occurs when the owner sells the stock prior to the payment date (ex-date) of a previously declared dividend. The buyer of the stock will receive upcoming declared dividends.


Newspaper clip of Treasury yields. Yield Concept.

Yield

Yield is the income-only return on an investment over a set period of time. Usually stated as a percentage of the original investment, the calculation for yield is as follows:

Yield = Net Realized Return / Principal Amount

This cash flow measure applies to fixed-income securities, common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible stocks and bonds. It also pertains to annuities and real estate investments. 


Series EE United States Savings Bonds

Zero-Coupon Bond

A zero-coupon bond is a debt security that pays no interest during the term of the loan. Instead, these accrual bonds, which trade at a deep discount, offer full face value profits at maturity.