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Interest

The price paid for borrowing money. It is expressed as a percentage rate over a period of time.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Interest [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

The price paid for borrowing money. It is expressed as a percentage rate over a period of time. [1]

Interest rates may be fixed, meaning the rate is set and will not change, or may be variable or "floating," meaning the rate may move higher or lower over time. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Interest mean in the cited reference?

The price paid for borrowing money. It is expressed as a percentage rate over a period of time. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Interest ↗

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