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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

💡 In plain English: The real return you earn in a year, including the effect of compounding — more accurate than the stated rate.

Definition

The actual annual return on an investment, accounting for the effect of compounding within the year.

📌 Real-World Example

A savings account with 8% p.a. compounded monthly has an APY of 8.30% — you earn slightly more than 8% because monthly interest starts earning immediately.

🔢 Formula

APY = (1 + r/n)^n − 1
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