Time Value of Money

Annuity Due
An Annuity Due is a financial product in which payments are made at the beginning of each period, offering specific advantages and distinctive planning opportunities as compared to ordinary annuities.
Compound Interest
Compound Interest refers to the interest on a loan or deposit calculated based on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. Unlike simple interest, which is calculated only on the principal amount, compound interest grows at an accelerating rate due to its compounding effect.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows. This technique incorporates the time value of money by discounting the future cash flows to present value.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a financial valuation method used to determine the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows, which are discounted to reflect their present value. This technique takes into account the time value of money.
Discounted Present Value
Discounted Present Value (DPV) is the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at a specific rate to account for the time value of money. It's often used to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment.
Discounting
Discounting is the process of estimating the present value of an income stream by reducing expected cash flow to reflect the time value of money. It is the opposite of compounding, and mathematically, they are reciprocals.
Future Worth of One
Future Worth of One, also known as Compound Amount of One, refers to the value of a single sum invested at a specific interest rate over a set period. It helps in understanding how much a present value amount will grow over time when subjected to compound interest.
Future Worth of One Per Period
The Future Worth of One Per Period, also known as the Compound Amount of One Per Period, is a concept used in real estate finance and investment. It signifies the future value of a series of uniform periodic cash flows occurring at the end of each period when compounded at a certain interest rate.
Inwood Tables
Inwood Tables provide a set of annuity factors used for calculating the present value of an annuity based on various interest rates and maturity periods. These tables are instrumental in real estate and financial analysis.
Present Value of Annuity (PVA)
The Present Value of Annuity (PVA) represents the current value of a series of future equal payments, discounted at a specific interest rate, over a set period.
Present Value of One
The Present Value of One (PV1) calculates the current worth of a future amount, discounted at a specific interest rate. This concept is pivotal in finance and real estate for determining the value of future cash flows in today's terms.
Reversionary Factor
Reversionary Factor is the mathematical factor that indicates the present worth of one dollar to be received in the future. It is often used in financial calculations related to real estate investments and valuations.
Time Value of Money (TVM)
The Time Value of Money (TVM) is a financial concept that asserts money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential.

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