Definition for : Dividend yield

Dividend Yield per Share is the ratio of the last dividend paid out to the current Share price. Dividend Yield can be either gross (including the Dividend tax credit) or net (without the Dividend tax credit). Dividend Yield is based on Market value, never on Book value.

(See Chapters Chapter 23 Options and Chapter 38 Share issues of the Vernimmen)

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