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Measuring Returns: Bank Discount Yield and Other Metrics

Investors use metrics like bank discount yield (BDY), holding period yield, and effective annual yield to evaluate returns on short-term debt instruments, such as treasury bills. This guide explains how each metric is calculated and highlights the strengths and limitations of BDY. Understanding these yields helps investors make informed decisions in the money market.

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Corporate Finance
Measuring Returns: Bank Discount Yield and Other Metrics
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