Simple Annuity Flashcards
These are sequences of fixed payments made at equal intervals or periods of time subject to fixed compound interest rat. This also uses compound interest.
Annuity
Differentiate Annuity with Compound Interest
Annuity
- series of payments
- regular intervals or periods of time
- fixed
Compound interest
- maturity value
- involves only one payment
- grows
What are the two types of annuity?
Certain & Uncertain
This type of annuity is payable for a definite duration
Certain
This type of annuity is payable for an indefinite duration
Uncertain
What are the two kinds of annuity?
Simple & General
In this kind of annuity, conversion period is equal/same as payment interval (n must match with the payment intervals)
Simple Annuity
In this kind of annuity, conversion period is not the same as payment interval
General Annuity
What are the different classifications of annuity?
Ordinary Annuity & Annuity Due
This classification of annuity pertains to the payment made at the end [of the payment interval]
Ordinary Annuity
This classification of annuity pertains to the payment made at the start [of the payment interval]
Annuity Due
This term is also known as the Maturity value and is the total accumulation of payments and interest earned
Future Value