Use this Yield Calculator to estimate returns from rental properties, dividends, interest income, or other investments. Quickly calculate annual yield, monthly yield, an income-based return rate, and estimated payback time.

What does yield mean?

Yield is the percentage return you receive compared with the amount you invested. Investors often use yield to compare rental properties, dividend stocks, bonds, and other income-producing investments.

A higher yield means the income is larger compared with the investment amount, but it does not automatically mean the investment is safer or better.

This calculator is a simple estimate. It does not include fees, taxes, vacancies, price changes, exchange rates, or investment risk.

Easy examples

Example 1: Invest 500,000 and receive 2,500 per month. Choose "Return per month" to see the yield per month and per year.

Example 2: Invest 1,000,000 and receive 60,000 per year. Choose "Return per year" to see the annual yield and monthly average.

Example 3: Enter 1,000,000 and 6% per year to see how much return that equals per year and per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good annual yield?
A good annual yield depends on the type of investment, its costs, and its risk. A higher yield is not always a better investment.

How do I calculate investment yield?
Divide the annual investment income by the amount invested, then multiply by 100.

Is yield the same as ROI?
No. Yield focuses on recurring income, while ROI can include income, price changes, and other gains or losses.

What is payback time?
Payback time is a simple estimate of how long the investment income may take to equal the original investment amount.

Does this calculator include fees and taxes?
No. The estimate does not include fees, taxes, vacancies, price changes, or investment risk.