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Net present value (NPV) represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a set time period. Knowing how to calculate net present value can be useful when choosing ...

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The internal rate of return, or IRR, allows investors to analyze the profitability of investments and companies to analyze the profitability of capital outlays. The easiest way to understand IRR is by ...

IRR calculates a project's average expected return by setting NPV to zero. Excel's XIRR function can compute project IRRs to help select profitable options. IRR overlooks cash flow accuracy and other ...

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Calculating the internal rate of return, or IRR, of an investment is a powerful tool for businesses. When a manager is faced with a capital intensive decision, IRR can quickly compare the financial ...

Calculating the internal rate of return, or IRR, of an investment is a powerful tool for businesses. When a manager is faced with a capital intensive decision, IRR can quickly compare the financial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Kent, J.D., CPA, PFS covers taxes and investments. This article is more than 3 years old. Time weighted rate of return and ...