Annual Equivalent Rate - AER
Interest calculated under the assumption that interest is paid and compounded per year.
Investopedia Commentary
Investors should be aware that annual equivalent rate will typically be higher than the actual annual rate calculated without compounding. Not all investment products are compounded annually.
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See also: Accrued Interest, Compounding, Interest, Time Value of Money, Yield
Also spelled: AER