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Yankee Bond (U.S.)
A bond offering in the U.S. domestic market by a non-U.S. entity registered with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Yield
Yield is the rate of return on an investment, paid in dividends or interest and expressed as a percent. Yield is usually calculated by dividing the amount you receive annually in dividends or interest by the amount you spent to buy the investment.

Yield curve
A yield curve shows the relationship between the yields on short-term and long-term bonds of the same investment quality. Since long-term rates are characteristically higher than short-term rates, a yield curve that confirms that expectation is described as positive. In contrast, a negative yield curve occurs when short-term rates are higher.

Yield to maturity (YTM)
Yield to maturity is the most precise measure of a bond's anticipated return. It takes into account the interest rate in relation to the price, the purchase or discount price in relation to the par value, and the years remaining until the bond matures. Although YTM figures are complex to calculate, brokers will supply this information if you ask, or you can use a calculator programmed to provide YTM figures.