Analyse simple and compound present/future values alongside net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR). Save scenarios with the shareable URL or keep them handy via the favourites button.
Inputs
How it’s calculated
- Simple interest: FV = PV·(1+r·t); present value reverses the relation.
- Compound interest: FV = PV·(1+r/m)^(m·t); continuous: FV = PV·e^(r·t).
- NPV = Σ CFk/(1+r)tk at discount rate r; multiple scenarios compare different r values.
- IRR is the rate where NPV = 0; the solver uses bracketed numeric search with convergence checks. Some cash‑flows can yield multiple roots.
- The shareable URL stores inputs and the cash‑flow table so anyone can reproduce your scenario.
Results
Results are provided for educational use only. Taxes, fees, and product-specific conditions are not considered—please verify decisions with a qualified adviser.
FAQ
What is the difference between simple and compound interest?
Simple interest applies the rate to the original principal only. Compound interest reinvests each period's interest so the balance accelerates over time. Reviewing both side by side helps you gauge the opportunity cost of not compounding.
Why can't the IRR be calculated?
IRR requires at least one negative and one positive cash flow. Some patterns produce multiple IRRs or none at all, so the solver may fail to converge. Adjust the cash flows or rely on the NPV table to compare scenarios.
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How it's calculated
- Supports simple, compound, and continuous compounding.
- NPV uses discounted cash flows; IRR solved numerically (bracketing).
- Cash‑flow sign convention is indicated; units shown clearly.
- Share URL keeps scenario parameters.