Perpetuity
A perpetuity is an annuity in which the periodic payments begin on a fixed date and continue indefinitely.
The present value equals the periodic payment divided by the difference between the interest rate and the periodic payment growth rate.
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| PV | present value | "Money" |
| g | periodic payment growth rate | "Unitless" |
| i | interest rate | "Unitless" |
| PMT | periodic payment | "Money" |
Forms
Examples
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