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Daily compounded interest calculates interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, with compounding occurring 365 times per year. This results in faster growth compared to less frequent compounding.
The calculator uses the daily compounded interest formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how much an investment will grow when interest is compounded daily, taking into account the principal, annual rate, and time period.
Details: Daily compounding maximizes investment growth by applying interest earnings to the balance every day, resulting in higher returns compared to monthly, quarterly, or annual compounding over the same period.
Tips: Enter principal amount in currency, annual interest rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), and time period in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: How does daily compounding differ from other compounding frequencies?
A: Daily compounding calculates and adds interest to the principal every day, resulting in faster growth compared to less frequent compounding schedules.
Q2: What's the difference between annual rate and daily rate?
A: The annual rate is divided by 365 to get the daily rate, which is then compounded daily to achieve the effective annual yield.
Q3: How does compounding frequency affect investment returns?
A: More frequent compounding (daily vs monthly vs annually) results in higher returns due to the "interest on interest" effect occurring more often.
Q4: Is daily compounding common in financial products?
A: Yes, many savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and some investment products use daily compounding to maximize returns for investors.
Q5: How accurate is this calculator for real-world applications?
A: This calculator provides theoretical results. Actual returns may vary slightly due to rounding practices, leap years, or specific financial institution policies.