How does compounding frequency affect returns?
More frequent compounding (daily/monthly vs annual) results in slightly higher effective returns at the same nominal rate, since interest itself starts earning interest sooner.
What's the difference between simple and compound interest?
Simple interest is calculated only on the original principal throughout the term. Compound interest is calculated on the principal plus previously accumulated interest, causing growth to accelerate over time.
How much difference do regular contributions make?
Adding regular contributions on top of a lump sum can significantly increase the final corpus compared to a one-time deposit alone, especially over long durations, since each contribution has its own compounding runway.
Is my investment growth data saved on your server?
No. Compound interest calculations run 100% in your browser memory.