Answer:
The rate that will give the same effective annual rate of return is 0.033%.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
APR = 12%
Semi-annual compound rate = 6% (12/2)
Assumed calendar days in a year = 360 days
Effective daily rate of return = 12%/360 = 0.033%
b) The conversion of semi-annual compounding to daily compounding results in reduced rate of return. In this case, we assume that there are 360 days in a year. Since the APR = 12%, it means that the daily rate of return will be 12%/360, which is 0.033%.
