Semi-annual rate - Revision history

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2016-11-16T14:12:32Z

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	* [[Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals]]		* [[Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals]]
	* [[Certificate in Treasury]]		* [[Certificate in Treasury]]
	* [[CertFMM]]
	* [[Nominal annual rate]]		* [[Nominal annual rate]]
	* [[Semi-annual basis]]		* [[Semi-annual basis]]

2016-03-02T15:08:36Z

standardise calculation presentation.

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	For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 4%, then the periodic interest accruing is:		For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 4%, then the periodic interest accruing is:

	= 4% x 6/12		= 4% x (6/12)

	= 2% per six month period.		= 2% per six month period.

2016-01-12T20:53:11Z

Link with Quarterly rate page.

2016-01-12T20:51:54Z

Expand to explain usefulness.

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	The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.		The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.

			Coupon rates on bonds paying interest twice per year are generally expressed as semi-annual rates.

			This makes rates broadly comparable, while also enabling the amounts of fixed interest coupons to be determined easily.

2015-12-04T14:28:19Z

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	The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.		The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.


			<span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example: Semi-annual rate calculation'''</span>

	For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 4%, then the periodic interest accruing is:		For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 4%, then the periodic interest accruing is:
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	A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.		A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.

2015-10-27T11:04:36Z

Rationalise links.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[~~Annual effective~~ rate]]		* [[Effective annual rate]]
			* [[Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals]]
			* [[Certificate in Treasury]]
	* [[CertFMM]]		* [[CertFMM]]
	* [[Nominal annual rate]]		* [[Nominal annual rate]]

2015-10-25T17:02:10Z

Link with Periodic yield page.

2015-08-27T06:55:42Z

Align with qualifications material.

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	For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 10%, then the periodic interest accruing is:		For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 4%, then the periodic interest accruing is:

	= 10% x 6/12		= 4% x 6/12

	= 5% per six month period.		= 2% per six month period.

	A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.		A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.


	The semi-annual rate is not to be confused with the <i>periodic</i> rate per 6 months, which in this case is 5%.		The semi-annual rate is not to be confused with the <i>periodic</i> rate per 6 months, which in this case is 2%.


	Nor should it be confused with the related <i>annual effective</i> rate, which in this case would be:		Nor should it be confused with the related <i>annual effective</i> rate, which in this case would be:

	= 1.05<sup>2</sup> - 1		= 1.02<sup>2</sup> - 1

	= 10.25%.		= 4.04%.

2015-04-07T16:21:13Z

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	The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.		The semi-annual rate is the simple annual interest quotation for compounding twice a year.

	For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 10%, then the periodic interest accruing is ~~5% (~~= 10% x 6/12) per six month period.
			For example if the semi-annual rate is quoted as 10%, then the periodic interest accruing is:

			= 10% x 6/12

			= 5% per six month period.

	A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.		A semi-annual rate is an example of a nominal annual rate.
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	The semi-annual rate is not to be confused with the <i>periodic</i> rate per 6 months, which in this case is 5%.		The semi-annual rate is not to be confused with the <i>periodic</i> rate per 6 months, which in this case is 5%.

	Nor should it be confused with the related <i>annual effective</i> rate, which in this case would be = 1.05<sup>2</sup> - 1 = 10.25%.
			Nor should it be confused with the related <i>annual effective</i> rate, which in this case would be:

			= 1.05<sup>2</sup> - 1

			= 10.25%.

2014-11-01T15:48:53Z

Link with qualifications page.