(12-18-2021, 06:18 PM)ken-do-nim Wrote: Hmm... controversy! For what it's worth, here's how I'd do the math on the numbers today (Dec 18):
ABBV ... 22.88% price gain + 4.35% yield = 27.23%
I believe you are using Forward DIV Yield in your Calculation
- Trailing dividends equal the total dividends paid per common share of a firm during a specific preceding period. (Trailing 12 months)
- Forward dividends are an estimate those that are expected to be paid out at a specific point in the future. (Future 12 Months)
Start Date Jan-01-2020, Start Price $102.27
End Date Dec-17-2021,End Price $129.53
Total Return YTD 26.66%
Annualized Return YTD 26.66%
Morningstar has Trailing Div Yield at 4.01%,
Zacks list Trailing Div Yield at 4.01%,
My Calculator has Trailing Div Yield at 3.95%
Darn calculators ......The plot Thickens!! I still say it was Col Mustard in the living room with the candlestick
- Scoot