Definition
Yield is profit shown as a percentage of total money staked. It tells you how much return your betting produced for each dollar risked.
Formula:
Yield = (Net Profit / Total Stakes) x 100
Net profit means winnings after subtracting losing stakes. Total stakes means every bet amount added together, not just winning bets.
Worked Example
A bettor places 20 bets at $110 each on -110 lines.
Total stakes:
20 x $110 = $2,200
The bettor wins 11 bets and loses 9.
Each winning -110 bet returns $100 profit. Each losing bet loses the $110 stake.
Profit from wins:
11 x $100 = $1,100
Losses:
9 x $110 = $990
Net profit:
$1,100 - $990 = $110
Yield:
($110 / $2,200) x 100 = 5%
The bettor made a 5% yield across the full set of bets.
Why It Matters
Yield helps compare performance across different staking sizes and bet counts. A bettor can use it to judge whether results came from real pricing edge or just a few large wins hiding weak overall returns.