Lump Sum Discount Rate Calculator

The lump sum discount rate calculator is used to calculate the discount rate (i) needed to compound a lump sum from its present value (PV) to a future value (FV) over a given number of periods (n).

Last modified March 28th, 2023 by Michael Brown
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Continuous Compounding

Normally when computing compound interest the compounding period is a discrete interval, annually, quarterly, monthly, weekly etc. There is nothing however to stop the compounding period getting smaller and smaller until eventually interest is calculated on the balance of the principal amount plus accumulated interest on a continuous basis.

Last modified December 6th, 2019 by Michael Brown
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NPV and Taxes

The NPV (net present value) of an investment is calculated by adding together the present value of each of the individual cash flows associated with the investment. The purpose of this tutorial is to discuss the effect of taxation and depreciation on each of the investment cash flows and, as a result, on the NPV of the investment itself.

Last modified August 6th, 2020 by Michael Brown
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Excel PV Function

The Excel PV function is one of many Excel financial functions, and can be used to calculate the present value in excel of a lump sum, an annuity, or an annuity due. It has the syntax PV (Rate, Nper, Pmt, FV, Type).

Last modified October 31st, 2019 by Michael Brown
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Excel RATE Function

The Excel RATE function is used to calculate the discount rate (i) in time value of money calculations. For example, it can calculate the interest rate on a loan given the value of the loan, the term and the periodic payments, it can be used to calculate the interest rate earned on a savings account, or the interest rate needed to generate annuity payments from a lump sum investment.

Last modified January 16th, 2020 by Michael Brown
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Excel FV Function

The Excel FV function is one of many Excel financial functions, and can be used to calculate the present value in excel of a lump sum, an annuity, or an annuity due. It has the syntax FV (Rate, Nper, Pmt, PV, Type).

Last modified July 17th, 2019 by Michael Brown
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