Compound Interest and Your Return
How interest is calculated can greatly affect your savings. The more often interest is compounded, or added to your account, the more you earn. This calculator demonstrates how compounding can affect your savings, and how interest on your interest really adds up! We'll waive the application fee when you apply online, and begin researching loan products that are right for YOU!
Definitions
Investment AmountThe amount of your initial investment.
Interest RateThe annual interest rate for your investment. The actual rate of return is largely dependant on the type of investments you select. From January 1970 to December 2003, the average compounded rate of return for the S&P 500, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 11.7% per year. During this period, the highest 12-month return was 64%, and the lowest was -39%. Savings accounts at a bank pay as little as 1% or less. It is important to remember that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment.
Compound InterestInterest on an investment's interest, plus previous interest. The more frequently this occurs, the sooner your accumulated interest will generate additional interest. You should check with your financial institution to find out how often interest is being compounded on your particular investment.
YearsNumber of years for this investment.
Yearly APYAnnual percentage yield received if your investment is compounded yearly.
Quarterly APYAnnual percentage yield received if your investment is compounded quarterly.
Monthly APYAnnual percentage yield received if your investment is compounded monthly.
Daily APYAnnual percentage yield received if your investment is compounded daily.
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