Effective Interest Rate

Formula

(1 + r/n)^n - 1

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ComponentValue
Nominal Rate(decimal)
Compounding Periods Per Year
Effective Interest Rate
CategoryTime Value of Money
ComponentsEffective Interest Rate; Nominal Rate (decimal); Compounding Periods Per Year
Example(1 + 0.12/12)^12 - 1 = 12.68%

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