Commissions for On-Line Trades Are Considerable Lower Than for Orders

question 117

True/False

Commissions for on-line trades are considerable lower than for orders placed with a full- service broker.

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Nominal Rate

The stated or advertised interest rate on a loan or investment, not accounting for compounding or fees.

Effective Rate

The interest rate on a loan or financial product, adjusted for the effect of compounding over a specified period of time.

Semi-annually Compounded

A method of computing interest in which interest is added to the principal balance twice a year, resulting in compound growth.

Effective Rate

The actual rate of interest earned or paid on an investment or loan, taking into account compounding.