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What Is a 7-Day Yield?

By Kristi WaterworthUpdated Apr 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Key Points

  • Seven-day yield helps compare money market funds, projecting annual income by analyzing past week's data.
  • The yield calculation, mandated by the SEC, is essential for comparing similar investments like bond funds.
  • To calculate: Subtract fees and start price from end price, adjust for annualization (formula provided).

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