I want to understand the distinction between APY and dividend rate. How do they differ in terms of their definition, calculation, and application in the financial world?
7 answers
EclipseRider
Fri Nov 22 2024
APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield.
KatanaSharpened
Fri Nov 22 2024
It is a metric used to represent the expected earnings on an account balance.
DigitalDragon
Thu Nov 21 2024
This rate is used to calculate the daily and monthly earnings for a savings account.
noah_stokes_photographer
Thu Nov 21 2024
The APY takes into account both the interest rate and the compounding frequency.
Eleonora
Thu Nov 21 2024
It is expressed as a percentage of the account balance.