Future Value

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Future Value

Future Value
\[FV = PV(1+r)^t\]

Variables

FV = future value
PV = present value
r = interest rate per period
t = number of periods

Description

What is this formula?

The future value formula calculates the value of an investment or amount of money at a future date based on a constant interest rate.


When to use it

Use this formula to estimate how much an investment will grow over time with compound growth.


Example

If 2000 USD is invested at an annual interest rate of 6% for 5 years:

FV = 2000(1 + 0.06)^5 ≈ 2676.45 USD


Applications

Investment planning, savings projections, retirement calculations, and financial forecasting.


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