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Compound tariffA tariff that combines both a specific and an ad valorem component.Similar MatchesDiscrete compoundingDiscrete compoundingCompounding the time value of money for separate time intervals. Compounding periodCompounding periodThe length of the time period that elapses before interest compounds (a quarter in the case of quarterly compounding). Compound reversionary bonusCompound reversionary bonusA with profits life assurance bonus, normally added annually to the policy, which is based on the profits of the life company's investments.The compound reversionary bonus is normally calculated on the sum assured (or basic sum assured) plus bonuses to date and is payable at the maturity of the policy or prior death. Once declared, reversionary bonuses are guaranteed. Compound interestCompound interestThe interest paid on the principal balance in a mortgage and on the accrued and unpaid interest of the loan. Compound interestCompound interestThe process by which interest earned on an investment is added back to the amount invested, so increasing the amount of 'principal' on which further interest will be earned in future years.Compounding is sometimes described as the miracle of investing. The fact is that if you reinvest income in your portfolio, you will end up with a much larger amount than if you spend the income as you go along because of the effect of compounding. But to allow compounding to work its magic, you have to start young.Albert Einstein, when asked what he considered to be mankind's greatest invention, replied 'Compound interest!' Further Suggestionscompound annual growth rateCompound option Continuous compounding Realized compound yield Compounding frequency Compounding Compound Annual Return Compound Annual Growth Rate Simple compound growth method Compound growth rate Compound interest |
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