CD-kalkylator

Calculate how much your certificate of deposit will earn. Compare terms and see balance growth over time.

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Enter your deposit, APY, term, and compounding frequency. Click Calculate to see final amount, interest earned, and growth over time.

Komplett användarhandbok

Vad är en CD (depositionsbevis)?

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings product offered by banks and credit unions with a fixed interest rate and a fixed term. You agree to leave your money deposited for the term length—from a few months to several years—in exchange for a typically higher rate than regular savings accounts. At maturity, you receive your initial deposit plus the accrued interest.

A = P × (1 + r/n)^(n×t)

P = principal, r = annual rate, n = compoundings per year, t = years

This calculator shows how much your CD will be worth at maturity, how much interest you earn, and how your balance grows over time. You can compare different term lengths and compounding frequencies.

Nyckelbegrepp

APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

The annual rate of return including compound interest. APY is what banks typically advertise and is higher than the nominal rate when interest compounds more than once per year.

Compounding Frequency

How often interest is added to your balance—daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. More frequent compounding generally means slightly higher effective returns.

Kalla

The length of time you commit to leave your money in the CD. Longer terms often offer higher APYs but your funds are locked until maturity (or you pay an early-withdrawal penalty).

Hur man använder den här kalkylatorn

  1. Enter the initial deposit amount you plan to put into the CD.
  2. Enter the APY (annual percentage yield) offered by the bank.
  3. Select the CD term (e.g., 12 months, 24 months).
  4. Choose how often interest compounds (daily is common and gives the highest effective return).
  5. Click Calculate to see the final amount, interest earned, effective APY, and charts.
  6. Use the comparison table to see how different term lengths would perform at the same rate.

Förstå dina resultat

Slutligt belopp

The total value of your CD at maturity: your initial deposit plus all interest earned.

Intjänad ränta

The difference between the final amount and your initial deposit. This is the earnings from the CD over the term.

Effektiv APY

The annualized return after accounting for compounding. When compounding is more frequent than annual, effective APY is slightly higher than the stated rate.

Deposit vs Interest Chart

A doughnut chart showing how much of your final balance is your original deposit (principal) vs. interest earned.

Balance Growth Chart

A line chart showing how your balance grows month by month (or at sampled points) over the term.

Viktiga anmärkningar

  • This calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. Actual CD terms and rates vary by institution.
  • Early withdrawal usually incurs a penalty (often a portion of interest earned). Check your bank's terms before opening a CD.
  • CDs at FDIC-insured banks (USA) are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank. This makes them one of the safest places to park cash.
  • For specific product details and rates, consult your bank or a financial advisor.

Tips

  • Compare CD terms: longer terms often have higher APYs but lock your money longer.
  • Daily compounding typically yields the highest effective return for a given APY.
  • Use the comparison table to see 3-month through 5-year terms at your chosen rate.

Compounding Reference

Interest can compound:

  • Daily (365 times per year)
  • Monthly (12), Quarterly (4), Semi-annually (2), Annually (1)

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