Bank FDs typically compound at a quarterly interval. What does this mean? It means that at the end of every quarter, the deposit is reinvested with the interest generated in the previous quarter.

Understanding the basic difference between quarterly and annual compounding is crucial to be able to comprehend how a given fixed-income instrument--like an FD or savings account--works, and how your ...

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Investing a modest sum today can lead to substantial growth over time, thanks to the power of compound interest. In Fixed Deposits (FDs), this means your interest earns additional interest, thereby ...

Risk-averse investors have had a rough time with the falling interest rates. While fixed deposits returned over 8% not too long back, they now return 4-5% before taxes now. There are several ways to ...