How to evaluate debt funds with yield-to-maturity and average maturity?

What are yield-to-maturity (YTM) and average maturity in debt funds, and how should investors use these metrics to evaluate a fund? — Anonymous Both yield-to-maturity (YTM) and average maturity are key metrics for evaluating debt funds, but they serve different purposes and provide unique insights into a fund's potential performance and risk. Yield-to-Maturity (YTM) YTM represents the return an investor can expect if the bonds in the fund's portfolio are held until maturity. For example, if a debt fund has a YTM of 8 per ce

This article was originally published on November 26, 2024.