The Effective Annual Rate Is Always Greater Than the Simple

question 104

True/False

The effective annual rate is always greater than the simple rate as a result of compounding effects.

---

Definitions:

Rate of Return

The net gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Interest Rate

The fraction of a monetary amount imposed for its borrowing, often stated in terms of an annual percentage rate.

Investment

The allocation of resources, often financial, into a venture or asset, with the expectation of generating income or profit.

Expected Rate of Return

The return an investor anticipates receiving from an investment, considering all possible outcomes or the performance of the asset over time.