Monday, September 23, 2019

What Are Dollar Yield Investments And How Are They Different From Returns?

Finding a reliable project or fund to invest your hard earned money is not an easy choice. You need to be astute enough to read the market and predict the upcoming trends and changes accurately to get the best returns. There are two ways you can make money out of an investment- via yields or returns. Let us understand the difference between them;

What are Yields?


Yield is basically the interest that you earn on the investment. Any company or bank that has taken your money for a long period of time is liable to offer you some incentive or extra interest on the amount. This interest is calculated either annually or monthly depending on the scheme that you have opted for. Yields are usually fixed as there is an interest rate that is usually followed by most holdings.   

Dollar yield investments are usually considered with you invest in international markets. Yields are also far more secure from the fluctuating market trends as opposed to returns. There is a sense of security in knowing that you will receive a particular amount after a specific time. Returns, on the other hand, is the profit that you earn when you buy or sell the shares.

About JSE Listed Property Companies


JSE or Johannesburg Stock Exchange is the platform that governs and overseas all the market transactions. It is a very dynamic space, where public and private companies can list their shares for the public. Real estate is a flourishing sector with JSE listed property companies emerging market places and attracting more investment.

JSE also adds a degree of authenticity and security to the investments, as the companies listed under it are all credible, legal and registered under the government.