Here are Finance dictionary terms beginning with Y.

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Yankee Bond  a bond issued in the United States in dollars but by a foreign entity.

Yield to Maturity (YTM)  the rate of return on a bond expressed as a percentage per annum if it is held till maturity. The YTM takes account of all coupon payments and any prospective capital gains/losses as well as the term to maturity and assumes that coupon payments can be reinvested at the YTM.

Yo-Yo stock a share that is particularly volatile moving up and down in large percentage moves like a yo-yo

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