APR is the Annual Percentage Rate. APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is simple interest without compounding. For example, $10,000 @ 6.00 APR for 2 years will produce $600 of interest per year (or $300 semiannually, or $150 quarterly, or $50 monthly). APY (Annual Percentage Yield) is compounded interest (usually daily or monthly) calculated for 1 year (even if the term is longer). For example, $10,000 @ 6.00 APR for 2 years compounded monthly, produces a 6.17 APY which returns a total of $11,272.07 after 2 years.
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