Introduction to Finance

4 Effective Annual Rate

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Learn how to calculate Effective Annual Rate (EAR) for savings compounded at various intervals. Discover why EAR differs from quoted rates and how it's affected by compounding frequency. We explore daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and continuously compounding scenarios using clear examples. Find out the upper limit of EAR under continuous compounding.**
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