Sky Strike 3DPlayCD Ladder Calculator
A CD ladder splits money into equal CDs maturing 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years apart, so some cash frees up every year. Each rung grows as principal × (1 + APY)^years.
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How to use: Enter the total to invest, the number of rungs, and the APY for each CD term (check your bank’s current rates).
Split savings across CDs or fixed deposits of different terms and see what each rung earns.
How a CD ladder works
Instead of locking all your money in one long CD, you split it. When the 1-year CD matures, you can spend it or reinvest it into a new 5-year CD, so after a few years a CD matures every year at long-term rates. In India the same idea works with fixed deposits; see our FD calculator.
APY already includes compounding, so value = principal × (1 + APY)years. The sample rates are placeholders, not live offers; type in rates from your bank.
VSH take: check early-withdrawal penalties and deposit insurance limits (FDIC in the US, CDIC in Canada, DICGC in India).
Examples
- $10,000, 5 rungs, 4% each: 1-year CD: $2,000 → $2,080.
- 5-year CD at 4%: $2,000 → $2,433.31.
- 3 rungs: Three $3,333.33 CDs maturing in years 1, 2 and 3.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CD ladder?
Several CDs with staggered terms so part of your money matures regularly.
Are the rates live?
No. Enter the current APYs from your bank or credit union.
Does it include taxes?
No. Interest is usually taxable; check local rules.
Can I use it for fixed deposits?
Yes, enter the FD annual yield for each term.
