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Learn what the stated annual interest rate is and how to calculate it without compounding, plus how it compares to the effective annual rate.

IRR measures the rate needed to break even on an investment. Calculate IRR by setting NPV to zero and solving for the discount rate. Use Excel's IRR function by inputting initial cost and cash inflow.

The growth rate of an investment shows how much its value increases over time, helping to evaluate performance. A common way to calculate this is by using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), which ...

In light of the interest-rate-risk-driven failure of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023, we've added a chart showing how interest rate mismatching increases default risk. The calculation applies to ...

Q. I have prepared projections for a proposed project, and I want to calculate the internal rate of return. Instead of using Excel’s IRR function, should I use simple math formulas so others can ...