Treasury yield is arguably the single-most important interest rate in the world, given its influence on a wide range of economic and financial activity.

Toronto-Dominion Bank ( TD -0.30%), often called TD Bank, has a huge 5.1% dividend yield. Stocks in the S&P 500 yield a scant 1.2% on average, and the average bank is only offering 2.3%. If you are looking for a high-yield bank investment, TD Bank should be sitting near the top of your research list.