# Hot do I calculate an effective forward rate? [closed]

I have to find nominal and effective forward interest rate for 3M-9M term, knowing that current interest rates are:

• 3M - 2.05%
• 6M - 2.04%
• 9M - 2.03%
• 12M - 2.02%

For a nominal interest rate I just solve for $r$ the following equation:

$$(1+\frac{2.05\%}{4})(1+\frac{r}{2})=(1+2.03\%\cdot\frac{3}{4})$$

I will have some $r$ (nominal i.r.) but how can I find an effective interest rate? Won't it be the same as nominal?

## closed as off-topic by vanguard2k, SRKX♦Nov 26 '14 at 9:23

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• This is basic financial question and hence is off-topic here, see the faq. – SRKX Nov 26 '14 at 9:23
• You will find how to do it on wikipedia – SRKX Nov 26 '14 at 9:24