Definition
Yield (also called return on turnover) is the most reliable indicator for evaluating the quality of your betting selections. It measures the net profit generated per dollar wagered, independent of your bankroll size. Unlike ROI, yield focuses on betting efficiency rather than capital growth.
How It Works
Formula: Yield = (Net Profit / Total Amount Wagered) x 100
While ROI measures how your initial capital grew, yield measures how much profit each wagered dollar generates. A 7% yield means you earn 7 cents for every dollar you bet. It is the standard metric for comparing tipsters and bettors because it neutralizes differences in stake size.
Example
Over 200 bets:
- Total wagered: $4,000 (average $20 per bet)
- Total returns: $4,280
- Net profit: 4,280 - 4,000 = $280
- Yield = (280 / 4,000) x 100 = 7%
Why It Matters
Yield is the great equalizer in betting analysis. A high-roller betting $500 per bet and a casual bettor wagering $10 per bet may have wildly different ROIs, but if they have the same yield, they have the same picking skill. Benchmarks: yield above 10% is exceptional and hard to sustain, 5-10% is excellent, 2-5% is good and profitable long-term, and below 0% means the strategy is not profitable. Track your yield by sport, league, and bet type to identify where your edge is strongest.
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