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What Is Yield to Worst?

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Aug 17, 2025 at 8:23PM

Key Points

  • Bonds are debt securities that generate interest, but may be paid back early.
  • Yield to worst calculates the minimum return if a bond is called before maturity.
  • Callable bonds risk early repayment, affecting future interest earnings.

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