RATES
Periodic Compounding
Interest is compounded at specified intervals such as annual, semiannual or quarterly.
Market use
Quoted rates require matching the stated compounding basis.
What it means
Interest is compounded at specified intervals such as annual, semiannual or quarterly.
Example
A nominal annual rate compounded semiannually uses half-year compounding periods.
How to interpret it
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