What Is the Difference Between a Direct and Indirect Variable

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What is the difference between a direct and indirect variable?

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Definitions:

Total Rate of Return

A profitability measure that accounts for the gains or losses from investments over a specific period, including interest, dividends, and capital gain.

Current Yield

The annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until the end of its lifetime.

Common Stock Dividends

Payments made to shareholders of a company's common stock, usually from the company's earnings.