Basics

APY

Annual percentage yield (APY) includes compounding. It's the actual return you earn on savings. APY is higher than the stated rate when compounding is frequent. Use APY to compare savings accounts.

Example

5% APR compounded monthly ≈ 5.12% APY.

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