Asked by Braeden Moody on May 20, 2024

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If an investor has the choice between rates of 5.5% compounded semi-annually and 5.6% compounded annually for a six-year GIC, which rate should be chosen?

Compounded Semi-annually

The process of calculating interest on the principal balance and previously earned interest every six months.

GIC

A finance option available in Canada, the Guaranteed Investment Certificate provides investors with a secured rate of return over an established time period.

  • Examine the monetary equivalence between various payment schedules in light of differing interest rates.
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Simranjit SinghMay 27, 2024
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5.6% compounded annually