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Present Value Calculator

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Wat is Present Value Calculator?

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A present value calculator discounts a future cash flow or annuity back to its current worth, accounting for the time value of money at a given discount rate.

Calkulon makes complex calculations simple — built for students and everyday problem-solvers.

Formule

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f(x)PV = FV / (1 + r)ⁿ; PV of annuity = PMT × [(1 − (1+r)⁻ⁿ) / r]

Variabele uitleg

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SymboolNaamEenheidBeschrijving
PVPresent Valuecurrency—
FVFuture Valuecurrency—
rDiscount rate%—
nTime periods——

Hoe Present Value Calculator

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  1. 1PV = FV / (1 + r)ⁿ
  2. 2PV of annuity = PMT × [1−(1+r)^−n] / r
  3. 3Higher discount rate = lower present value
  4. 4Used for investment decisions, bond pricing, and project appraisal

Uitgewerkte voorbeelden

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Voorbeeld 1
Gegeven:Receive $5,000 in 5 years, discount rate 6%
Resultaat:PV = $5,000 / 1.06⁵ = $5,000/1.3382 = $3,736

Praktische toepassingen

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Investment valuation and capital budgeting

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Lottery jackpot present value

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Lease vs buy decisions

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Pension and annuity valuations

Present Value of $10,000

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Discount rate5 years10 years20 years
3%$8,626$7,441$5,537
6%$7,473$5,584$3,118
9%$6,499$4,224$1,784
12%$5,674$3,220$1,037

Veelgestelde vragen

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Q

What's the time value of money?

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$100 today > $100 in 5 years. Can invest today's money and earn returns.

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What discount rate should I use?

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Often your cost of capital or expected return. 5-10% typical for personal finance. Business: WACC.

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How is PV used in investing?

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Evaluate if future cash flows justify today's cost. If calculated PV > cost, invest. If < cost, reject.

Alleen voor informatieve doeleinden. Dit hulpmiddel vormt geen financieel advies. Raadpleeg een gekwalificeerd financieel adviseur voordat u investerings- of financiële beslissingen neemt.
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Reviewed October 2026
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