A trust company pays 5.375% compounded annually on its 5-year GICs. What semiannually compounded nominal interest rate would provide the same maturity value?

GICs

Guaranteed Investment Certificates, a type of Canadian investment that offers a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period of time.

Compounded Annually

Interest on an investment calculated once a year, taking into account both the initial principal and the interest from previous periods.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to an investor at the end of a bond's term or at the time of maturity, including both the principal and interest.