Which savings account is better, one paying 6 % with yearly compounding or one paying 5.9 % with daily compounding?
EAR=(1+APR/m)^m-1
where m=compounding periods
1st case:
EAR=(1+0.06/1)^1-1
=6%
2nd case:
EAR=(1+0.059/365)^365-1[Taking 365 days in a year]
=6.08%(Approx)
Hence 5.9% with daily compounding is better.
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