Chapter 5: Time Value of Money
Integrated Case
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J. (1) Will the future value be larger or smaller if we compound an initial
amount more often than annually (e.g., semiannually, holding the
stated (nominal) rate constant)? Why?
ANSWER: [Show S5-27 here.] Accounts that pay interest more frequently than
once a year, for example, semiannually, quarterly, or daily, have
J. (2) Define (a) the stated (or quoted or nominal) rate, (b) the periodic
rate, and (c) the effective annual rate (EAR or EFF%).
ANSWER: [Show S5-28 and S5-29 here.] The quoted, or nominal, rate is
merely the quoted percentage rate of return, the periodic rate is the
J. (3) What is the EAR corresponding to a nominal rate of 4% compounded
semiannually? Compounded quarterly? Compounded daily?
ANSWER: [Show S5-30 through S5-32 here.] The effective annual rate for 4%
semiannual compounding, is 4.04%: