title: Periodic deposit
text: # Periodic deposit
  
  Periodic deposit is the investment made in form of equal deposits over a time period regularly. Each deposit recurs after a time interval. Such an investment is made to achieve a pre-planned financial objective and/or when the capital to invest is less.
  
  In simpler words, periodic deposit is a deposit recurring on a periodic basis. Investment is made over the period, grows over the period and matures at the end of the period.
  
  ## Real world example
  
  John is planning investment for his retirement. He has decided to invest an amount of US$150.00 per pay check over a period of 30 years. He receives his pay check twice every month. The interest rate expected is 10% per annum with quarterly compounding.
  
  Investment
  
  | Starting amount | Deposit mode | Periodic amount | Period | Interest rate | Compounding |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | US$0.00 | Semi-monthly | US$150.00 | 30 year | 10% | Quarterly |
  
  *All deposits made at start of the period
  
  Returns
  
  | Invested amount | Interest accrued | Maturity amount | Gain |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | US$108,000.00 | US$562,498.37 | US$670,498.37 | 520.83% |
  