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    The Power of Compounding: A Finance Sample Class with Professor Fatma Sonmez-Leopold (Whitman Virtual Sample Class)

    Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

    Compounding is often called the eighth wonder of the world because it allows small amounts of money, effort, or knowledge to grow exponentially over time. The basic idea is simple: when you earn a return on an investment, future returns are calculated not only on the original amount but also on the accumulated earnings. In other words, you earn "interest on interest."

    The power of compounding depends on three key factors:

    1. Time – The longer money remains invested, the greater the compounding effect.
    2. Rate of Return – Higher growth rates accelerate the accumulation of wealth.
    3. Consistency – Regular contributions, even if small, can lead to significant results over time.

    Discover the fundamentals of finance through the lens of Professor Sonmez-Leopold, an award-winning educator named one of Poets & Quants' "Best Undergraduate Business Professors." Sonmez-Leopold brings a passion for making complex financial concepts clear and applicable to everyday life.

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