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High-Yield Effective Yield Today
The High-Yield Effective Yield is currently 6.86%, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday.
Current
6.86%
1 Day
+0.00%
1 Week
+1.33%
1 Month
-3.92%
Data as of · Source: FRED
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is the high-yield effective yield today?
The High-Yield Effective Yield is currently 6.86%, last updated April 29, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday.
▶When was the high-yield effective yield last updated?
The High-Yield Effective Yield on this page was last updated April 29, 2026, fetched 15 hours ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED).
▶How has the high-yield effective yield changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the High-Yield Effective Yield has moved from 7.14% to 6.86%, a decline of 3.92%. Week over week it is up 1.33%.
▶What does the current high-yield effective yield reading mean?
At 6.86% the High-Yield Effective Yield is lower than its level 30 days ago (7.14%). HY corporate bond effective yield, total return required by junk bond investors.
▶Where can I see the full history of the high-yield effective yield?
Full history, chart, and forecast for High-Yield Effective Yield are available on the dedicated HY Effective Yield page, with data back to the earliest available observation.
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Data sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED). Updated daily. For informational purposes only, not financial advice.