Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

InvestingGlossary term

Definition

The real rate of return earned on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest. APY is typically higher than the stated interest rate.

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Compound InterestInterest calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest from previous periods. Often called 'interest on interest,' it's a powerful force for growing wealth over time.

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