Finance Concepts: Interest Rates and Factors
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What is the effective interest rate for Bank A that offers 7.2% interest compounded monthly?

  • 7.25%
  • 7.35%
  • 7.449% (correct)
  • 7.2%

If a principal of $1 is invested in Bank B with a nominal rate of 7.25% compounded semi-annually, what is the effective interest rate?

  • 7.138% (correct)
  • 7.249%
  • 7.4%
  • 7.325%

How does the effective interest rate compare between different compounding methods if the nominal rate is unchanged?

  • Effective rates are unaffected by compounding frequency.
  • Compounding more frequently yields a higher effective rate. (correct)
  • Compounding more frequently always yields a lower effective rate.
  • Compounding less frequently yields a higher effective rate.

Given an investment of $3500 at 9% compounded monthly, how much total interest is earned after 4 years?

<p>$1509.92 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principal amount is required to accumulate to $5000 at 9% compounded monthly over 4 years?

<p>$3188.32 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an investment grows from $4000 to $6000 at an annual nominal interest rate of 4% compounded annually, how many years will it take?

<p>10.33 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of nominal versus effective interest rates?

<p>Nominal rates do not take compounding into account, while effective rates do. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of increasing the compounding frequency from annually to monthly on the final accumulated amount?

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What is the relationship between the nominal interest rate j and the effective interest rate i when considering monthly compounding?

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When a principal P is compounded monthly for t years, which of the following equations accurately describes the accumulated amount A using the effective interest rate i?

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What does the term 'Discount factor' v represent?

<p>The factor to convert future money to present value at an effective rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the equality $1+i = (1+ rac{j}{m})^{m}$, what does this signify about the impact of compounding frequency on effective interest rates?

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What equation describes the accumulated amount from principal P after t years at an effective interest rate i?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding Annuities - Due?

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Which statement best explains the concept of the force of interest δ?

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What is the main significance of the accumulation factor (1+i) in financial calculations?

<p>It facilitates the conversion of present values into future values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective interest rate when the nominal annual interest rate is 4.5% compounded semi-annually?

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Which formula is used to calculate the future value of an investment with compound interest?

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How does increasing the number of compounding periods per year impact the amount of interest accrued?

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What is the formula used to find the annual percentage yield (APY) based on the nominal interest rate and compounding frequency?

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In the context of discount and accumulation, what does the term 'accumulation factor' refer to?

<p>The multiplier that allows the principal to grow over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an investor deposits $5000 at a nominal annual interest rate of 8% compounded quarterly, what is the correct formula to calculate the interest rate per compounding period?

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What distinguishes nominal interest rates from effective interest rates?

<p>Nominal rates consider only the principal, effective rates consider compounding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the future value of an investment compounded monthly, how is the total number of compounding periods determined?

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Flashcards

Nominal Interest Rate (j)

An annual interest rate compounded more than once a year. It's the stated rate before considering compounding.

Compounding Frequency (m)

The number of times interest is compounded per year. Higher frequency means more frequent interest calculations.

Effective Rate (i)

The actual annual rate of return considering compounding. Reflects the true earning potential.

Relationship between j and i

The effective rate (i) can be calculated from the nominal rate (j) and the compounding frequency (m) using the formula: (1 + i) = (1 + j/m)^m

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Calculating j from i

Given the effective rate (i), the nominal rate (j) can be calculated using the formula: j = m[(1+i)^(1/m) - 1]

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Discount Factor (v)

The present value of $1 received one year later at an effective interest rate (i). It's the factor you multiply by to find the present value.

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Present Value of Q

The current value of an amount Q received after n years at an effective interest rate (i). It's the value today of money you get later.

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Force of Interest (δ)

The instantaneous rate of growth of an investment at a specific point in time. It's the rate at that exact moment

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Calculating Force of Interest

The force of interest (δ) can be calculated using the natural logarithm of (1 + i): δ = ln(1 + i).

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Accumulation Factor

The factor (1 + i) represents the growth of $1 over one year at an effective rate (i). It shows how much $1 becomes.

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Accumulation with Force of Interest

The accumulated amount after t years with principal P and force of interest δ is given by: Pe^(δt).

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Annuity Definition

A series of equal payments made at regular intervals. It's a stream of constant money flow.

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Annuities Certain

Annuities with a fixed term. The number of payments is known upfront.

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Annuities-Due

Annuities where payments are made at the beginning of each period.

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Annuities-Immediate

Annuities where payments are made at the end of each period.

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Compound Interest

Interest earned in one period is added to the principal for the next. Interest earns interest.

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Interest per Period (i)

The interest rate earned in each compounding period. Calculated as r/m, where r is the annual rate and m is the compounding frequency.

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Total Compounding Periods (n)

The total number of times interest is compounded over the investment period. Calculated as mt, where m is the compounding frequency and t is the time in years.

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Compounded Amount Formula

The formula to calculate the final amount A after t years, given principal P, interest rate per period i, and total periods n: A = P(1 + i)^n.

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Effective Interest Rate (APY/APR)

The annual interest rate that reflects the effect of compounding. It's the true rate of return considering compounding.

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Study Notes

Nominal Interest Rate

  • Nominal interest rate (j) is an annual interest rate that is compounded more than once a year.
  • When j is compounded m times a year, the effective rate for each period is j/m.
  • After k periods, the principal P accumulates to P(1 + j/m)^mk.
  • The relationship between the nominal rate (j) and the effective rate (i) is given by: 1 + i = (1 + j/m)^m.
  • Given the effective rate (i), the nominal rate (j) can be calculated as: j = m[(1+i)^(1/m) - 1].
  • Conversely, if j is given, the effective annual interest rate (i) can be calculated from the above formula.

Discount Factor

  • The accumulated amount after t years at an effective rate of i is P(1 + i)^t.
  • The present value of an amount Q received after n years at an effective rate of i is Q/(1+i)^n.
  • The discount factor (v) is defined as 1/(1 + i).

Force of Interest

  • The force of interest (δ) is a measure of the instantaneous rate of growth of an investment.
  • δ is derived as the limit of (1+i/m)^m -1 / (1/m) as m approaches infinity.
  • δ can be calculated as: ln(1+i).
  • The accumulation factor (1 + i) can be expressed as e^δ.
  • The accumulated savings after t years with principal P is Pe^(δt).

Annuities

  • An annuity is a sequence of equal payments made at regular intervals.
  • Annuities certain are annuities with a fixed term.
  • Annuities-due are annuities where payments are made at the beginning of each period.
  • Annuities-immediate are annuities where payments are made at the end of each period.

Compound Interest

  • With compound interest, the interest earned in a period is added to the principal for the next period.
  • This means that interest is earned on the interest already accrued.
  • The compounded amount A after t years is given by A = P(1 + r)^t.
  • For compound interest, the interest rate per period (i) is r/m, where r is the annual interest rate and m is the number of compounding periods per year.
  • The total number of compounding periods is n = mt, where t is the number of years.
  • The compounded amount formula is : A = P(1 + i)^n, where i = r/m and n = mt.

Effective Interest Rate

  • Banks are required to state their interest rate in terms of an effective yield or effective interest rate (APY or APR).
  • The effective rate is the interest rate compounded annually that would be equivalent to the stated rate and compounding periods.
  • For example, if Bank A pays 7.2% interest compounded monthly, the effective interest rate is 7.449%.

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