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Daily compounding interest calculates interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, with interest being calculated and added to the account balance every day.
The calculator uses the daily compounding formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how much your investment will grow when interest is compounded daily, taking into account the principal amount, annual interest rate, and time period.
Details: Compound interest is a powerful financial concept that allows your savings to grow exponentially over time. Daily compounding provides the most frequent compounding period, maximizing your returns compared to monthly, quarterly, or annual compounding.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in dollars, annual interest rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), and time period in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's the difference between daily and annual compounding?
A: Daily compounding calculates and adds interest every day, while annual compounding does it once per year. Daily compounding yields higher returns due to more frequent compounding periods.
Q2: How do I convert percentage rate to decimal?
A: Divide the percentage by 100. For example, 5% becomes 0.05, 3.25% becomes 0.0325.
Q3: Can I use this for monthly investments?
A: This calculator is designed for single lump-sum investments. For regular monthly contributions, a different formula would be needed.
Q4: Are there any limitations to this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes a fixed interest rate for the entire period and doesn't account for taxes, fees, or additional contributions/withdrawals.
Q5: How accurate is daily compounding vs continuous compounding?
A: Daily compounding is very close to continuous compounding (which uses e^rt formula). The difference is negligible for most practical purposes.