Learn how to calculate the present value of various bond types using Excel, including zero-coupon, annuities, and continuous compounding bonds, for informed investing.
Daniel Jassy, CFA, is an Investopedia Academy instructor and the founder of SPYderCRusher Research. He contributes to Excel and Algorithmic Trading. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, ...
APY APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield, which is the actual rate of return per year, including compound interest. The APY is typically the rate you'll see featured for the CD you're considering.