Question

Which variable can have the greatest impact in total return on investment, the number of times the investment is compounded per year, the length of time the principal amount is invested, or the annual interest rate? Provide supporting evidence for your answer. In order to receive full credit for this discussion, you must complete the following tasks.

1. Make a claim as to whether the number of times an investment is compounded per year, the length of time the principal amount is invested, or the annual interest rate has the largest impact on the total return of an investment.
2. Provide evidence supporting your claim.
3. Reply to at least two classmates to support or refute the claim he/she provided.

Answer 1