Economics

Effective annual rate

Effective annual rate is a financial measure of value, return, cost, or cash flow.

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EAR = ((1 + r / m)ᵐ − 1) × 100%

What it means

Effective annual rate is a financial measure of value, return, cost, or cash flow.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for planning deposits, loans, recurring payments, investments, and the time value of money.