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Continuous Compounding

The process of earning interest on top of interest. The interest is earned constantly, and immediately begins earning interest on itself.

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This is an extreme case of compounding, most interest is compounded on a monthly, quarterly, or semiannual basis.

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continuous compounding

Compounding of interest using the shortest possible interval of time. Although continuous compounding sounds impressive, in practice it results in virtually the same effective yield as daily compounding.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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