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Yield Pickup

A gain in yield achieved by selling one bond and buying another with a higher yield.

Investopedia Says:
Usually, this is simply called "pickup". If the bond rating/credit risk is the same between the two bonds then this is a great strategy, but be careful that the bond you're buying isn't because its credit rating is poorer.

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