Asked by Valeriya Pestrikova on May 11, 2024
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A trust company pays 3.5% compounded semiannually on its three-year GICs. For you to prefer an annually compounded GIC of the same maturity, what value must its nominal interest rate exceed?
Compounded Semiannually
A method where interest payments are made on an investment or loan twice each year, leading to interest being earned on previously earned interest.
Annually Compounded
Pertaining to interest on investment or loans that is calculated once a year, adding to the sum each year.
- Examine and discern the most favorable interest rates for loans and investments, considering their respective compounding intervals.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine and discern the most favorable interest rates for loans and investments, considering their respective compounding intervals.