24. Time Value of Money
Understanding the Time Value of Money (TVM) is essential in finance, stating that money today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to potential earnings. Key concepts include simple and compound interest, present and future values, annuities, and their applications in business financing decisions. These principles help evaluate financial feasibility in various contexts, particularly for technology professionals entering the corporate landscape.
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What we have learnt
- The Time Value of Money is a fundamental principle in finance indicating money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future.
- Key factors influencing TVM include principal, interest rate, time period, and frequency of compounding.
- Understanding types of interest and the calculation of future and present values is critical for effective financial decision-making.
Key Concepts
- -- Time Value of Money (TVM)
- The principle that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its ability to earn returns.
- -- Simple Interest (SI)
- Interest calculated solely on the principal, used primarily for short-term loans.
- -- Compound Interest (CI)
- Interest calculated on the initial principal as well as the accumulated interest, more common in investment scenarios.
- -- Future Value (FV)
- The value of a current sum of money at a future date considering interest earnings.
- -- Present Value (PV)
- The current worth of a sum of money that is to be received in the future.
- -- Annuity
- A series of equal payments made at regular intervals.
- -- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
- A valuation method using TVM to assess the attractiveness of an investment or project.
- -- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- The discount rate at which the Net Present Value of all cash flows from a particular project equals zero.
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