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Finance glossary

APY

Banking · beginner
Definition

Annual Percentage Yield, the yearly return including compounding.

APY reflects the real rate of return or cost over a year, accounting for how often interest compounds. Because of compounding, APY is always equal to or higher than the stated rate. It lets savers compare accounts on an equal footing.

In a sentence

Thanks to daily compounding, the savings account's APY edged above its stated interest rate.

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