CIBC Offers a GIC at Eight Percent Compounded Annually and TD

question 43

Essay

CIBC offers a GIC at eight percent compounded annually and TD Bank offers the same rate but it is compounded semi-annually.What will be the return in five years on each bank's GIC for a $1000 investment? Illustrate your calculation.

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