Hosted by Mara Ellington &amp; Dorian HayesReady to finally “get” rates &amp; returns instead of memorising formulas? In this bite-size episode we turn Quant Methods – Chapter 1 into clear, exam-ready intuition.<ul> <li>Holding period, arithmetic &amp; geometric mean returns – when each one actually matters.</li> <li>Nominal vs real return (and why inflation quietly eats your gains).</li> <li>Simple, compound &amp; effective annual rates: from <code>r</code> to <code>EAR</code> step-by-step.</li> <li>Cash flows on a timeline: discounting &amp; compounding made visual.</li></ul>Goal: walk away able to explain every key formula without looking at your notes.

QUANT - Time Value of Money

Master the complete CFA® Level I curriculum—one learning module at a time. Each episode is a concise, high‑impact dialogue that explains core concepts in plain English, with zero fluff and no long intro/outro. Perfect for commuters, last‑minute crammers, and anyone who learns best by listening. Independently produced; not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by CFA Institute.