Asked by Constance Pettway on May 13, 2024
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On February 1 of 3 successive years, Roger contributed $3,000, $4,000, and $3500, respectively, to his RRSP. The funds in his plan earned 9% compounded monthly for the first year, 8.5% compounded quarterly for the second year, and 7.75% compounded semi-annually for the third year. What was the value of his RRSP 3 years after the first contribution?
Compounded Monthly
A method where interest is calculated and added to the principal sum every month, leading to interest on interest.
RRSP
For Canadians, both working and self-employed, the Registered Retirement Savings Plan offers a platform for saving and investing towards retirement.
Compounded Quarterly
The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, where the interest amount is calculated and added four times a year.
- Adopt the concept of compound interest and demonstrate its calculations across diverse compounding frequencies.
- Analyze and compare different savings and investment options including GICs, RRSPs, and loans.
- Measure the anticipated financial return of investments given a range of rates, durations, and compounding intervals.
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Learning Objectives
- Adopt the concept of compound interest and demonstrate its calculations across diverse compounding frequencies.
- Analyze and compare different savings and investment options including GICs, RRSPs, and loans.
- Measure the anticipated financial return of investments given a range of rates, durations, and compounding intervals.