Glossary
/APR Full Form
The full form of APR is Annual Percentage Rate.
In simple terms, it is the actual yearly cost you pay to borrow money, which includes the interest rate plus any hidden fees or charges the bank slaps on. While a normal interest rate only shows the basic charge, APR gives you the real picture so you don't get tricked by low-rate ads. It comes up mostly when you take a car loan, swipe a credit card, or use a margin account to buy stocks.
Whenever you deal with an Annual Percentage Rate on a margin loan, check if it actually makes sense for your overall investment returns first.