How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 4% for 1 year?

$52,037.08

A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 4% for 1 year matures at $52,037.08 — $2,037.08 of interest.

How it is worked out

A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.

$50,000 × (1 + 4% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $52,037.08

APY 4.07%. Interest earned: $2,037.08.

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How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 4% for 1 year?
A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 4% for 1 year matures at $52,037.08 — $2,037.08 of interest. $50,000 × (1 + 4% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $52,037.08.
How is this worked out?
A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.
Can I use my own figures?
Yes — the CD calculator takes any values and shows the full result.