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Learn how to calculate annualized rates, convert periodic rates, and determine future and present values to optimize your financial strategies. Understand nominal rates versus effective annual yield for smarter investments.
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But, before we begin, it is also important to use time value of money for less than one year. Start with an annualized rate of 6%. Other descriptions include an effective annual yield (EAY), or an effective annual rate (EAR). So, the question becomes how to convert to annual rate to a periodic rate. Let’s start with monthly: (1 + X)12 = (1.06) so X = [(1.06)1/12] –1 So, X = 0.0048675, or 0.48675%, or 48.68 basis points per month.
Now, let’s figure out how much 100,000 is worth for one month at an annualized rate of 6%. 100,000(1.0048675) =$100,486.75 What about 2 months? 100,000(1.0048675)2 =$100,975.87 Another, and easier way to do this is 100,000(1.06)(2/12) = =$100,975.87 So, in general, FV = PV(1+EAR)(h/n) And, of course PV = FV/(1+EAR)(h/n) Where h = # of periods and n = the # of total periods in a year
If the interest rate is a nominal rate, also referred to as a stated rate, you treat this differently: Suppose we have a nominal rate of 6%, but paid monthly for the same $100,000. Then, FV = 100,000(1 + .06/12) = $100,500 And for 2 months, 100,000(1.005)2 = 101,002.50. Notice the difference compared to using an EAY or EAR is about $27 more interest for this example.