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function calculateCdReturn() {
var principal = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cdPrincipal").value);
var apy = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cdApy").value) / 100;
var termInput = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cdTerm").value);
var termUnit = document.getElementById("cdTermUnit").value;
var compounding = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cdCompounding").value);
if (isNaN(principal) || isNaN(apy) || isNaN(termInput) || principal r = n * [(APY + 1)^(1/n) – 1]
var apr = compounding * (Math.pow((apy + 1), (1 / compounding)) – 1);
// Maturity Value formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)
var maturityValue = principal * Math.pow((1 + (apr / compounding)), (compounding * t));
var totalInterest = maturityValue – principal;
// Format numbers for display
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
document.getElementById("resMaturity").innerText = formatter.format(maturityValue);
document.getElementById("resInterest").innerText = formatter.format(totalInterest);
document.getElementById("resApr").innerText = (apr * 100).toFixed(4) + "%";
// Show results
document.getElementById("cdResult").style.display = "block";
}
CD Return Rate Calculator
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Understanding CD Return Rates
A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a low-risk savings tool offered by banks and credit unions. Unlike a standard savings account, a CD requires you to leave your money untouched for a fixed period (the term) in exchange for a higher yield. This CD Return Rate Calculator helps you estimate exactly how much your savings will grow by the time the CD matures.
How the Calculation Works
The total return on a CD depends on four primary factors: the initial deposit, the APY, the term length, and the frequency of compounding. While many banks quote the Annual Percentage Yield (APY), the math behind the scenes uses compound interest formulas.
The standard formula used for calculating the maturity value is:
A = P (1 + r/n)^(nt)
- A = Final maturity value
- P = Principal deposit
- r = Annual interest rate (decimal)
- n = Number of times interest compounds per year
- t = Number of years the money is invested
Example CD Scenarios
| Deposit | Term | APY | Total Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | 12 Months | 4.50% | $229.69 |
| $10,000 | 24 Months | 4.00% | $831.45 |
| $25,000 | 5 Years | 3.75% | $5,145.42 |
Maximizing Your Returns
To get the best return rate on your CD, consider the following strategies:
- CD Laddering: Instead of putting $10,000 into one 5-year CD, you might put $2,000 each into 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year CDs. This provides liquidity and allows you to reinvest at current rates every year.
- Compounding Frequency: Always check if interest is compounded daily or monthly. Daily compounding results in slightly higher total returns compared to monthly or annual compounding.
- Early Withdrawal Penalties: High rates often come with strict penalties. Ensure your term matches your financial timeline to avoid losing your earned interest.