Yield on Cost (YOC) Calculator
Calculate the dividend yield based on the initial price paid for a stock. Compare your yield on cost (YOC) against current market yields and project future yield increases.
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Yield on Cost (YOC)
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Enter parameters on the left to calculate Yield on Cost.
*Indicates the dividend return rate relative to your initial purchase price.
Current Dividend Yield:
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Projected YOC (10 Years):
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Understanding Yield on Cost
The Yield on Cost (YOC) measures the dividend yield of an asset relative to its original purchase price. For long-term dividend growth investors, YOC demonstrates the true yield of their initial capital as companies issue annual dividend increases over time.
The YOC Formula
Yield on Cost (%) = ( Current Annual Dividend / Initial Share Price ) × 100
For comparison, the current market dividend yield is calculated against the current stock price:
Current Yield (%) = ( Current Annual Dividend / Current Share Price ) × 100