Bond Current Yield Calculator vs Cost Basis Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Bond Current Yield Calculator
Calculates the current yield of a bond by dividing its annual coupon payment by its current market price. Use it to quickly compare income return across bonds trading at different prices.
- Answers
- Current Yield (%)
- Inputs
- Annual Coupon Payment, Current Bond Price
Cost Basis Calculator
Calculates your average cost per share across multiple stock purchases by dividing total dollars invested by total shares owned. Use it to determine your tax cost basis when selling shares bought at different prices.
- Answers
- Average Cost Basis ($)
- Inputs
- Total Shares Owned, Total Amount Invested
At a glance
| Bond Current Yield Calculator | Cost Basis Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Investing | Investing |
| Answers | Current Yield | Average Cost Basis |
| Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Result unit | % | $ |
When to use each
Calculates the current yield of a bond by dividing its annual coupon payment by its current market price. Use it to quickly compare income return across bonds trading at different prices.
Calculates your average cost per share across multiple stock purchases by dividing total dollars invested by total shares owned. Use it to determine your tax cost basis when selling shares bought at different prices.