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# Dividend Yield

[Documentation](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2.md) > [Writing Algorithms](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms.md) > Reality Modeling > Dividend Yield

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## Pages in This Section

- [Key Concepts](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/reality-modeling/dividend-yield/key-concepts.md): The dividend yield refers to the rate of return an investor earns from holding a stock in the form of dividends.
- [Supported Models](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/reality-modeling/dividend-yield/supported-models.md): This page describes all of the pre-built dividend yield models in LEAN