The Royal Bank of Canada offers a rate of 2.0% compounded semi-annually on its three-year GIC. What monthly compounded rate should the bank offer on three-year GICS to make investors indifferent between the alternatives? Show your work using the FORMULA method to find the answer (round to two decimals)

The Royal Bank of Canada offers a rate of 2.0% compounded semi-annually on its three-year GIC. What monthly compounded rate should the bank offer on three-year GICS to make investors indifferent between the alternatives? Show your work using the FORMULA method to find the answer (round to two decimals)

Essentials Of Investments

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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