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Future Value (FV) calculation determines how much a current investment or series of payments will be worth at a future date, accounting for compound interest. It's a fundamental concept in finance for investment planning and retirement savings.
The calculator uses the Future Value formula with regular payments:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the compounded growth of an initial investment plus the accumulated value of regular contributions over time.
Details: Future Value calculations are essential for financial planning, retirement savings, investment analysis, and understanding the time value of money. They help individuals and businesses make informed decisions about savings and investments.
Tips: Enter present value, regular payment amount, interest rate as a percentage, and number of periods. All values must be positive numbers with periods greater than zero.
Q1: What's the difference between FV with and without payments?
A: FV without payments only considers the growth of an initial investment, while FV with payments includes both the initial investment and regular contributions.
Q2: How does compounding frequency affect the calculation?
A: The interest rate and number of periods should match the compounding frequency (annual, quarterly, monthly, etc.) for accurate results.
Q3: Can this calculator handle different payment frequencies?
A: Yes, ensure the interest rate and number of periods correspond to your payment frequency (e.g., monthly payments use monthly rate and periods).
Q4: What if I make payments at the beginning vs end of period?
A: This calculator assumes payments at the end of each period (ordinary annuity). For beginning-of-period payments, the formula differs slightly.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation for real-world scenarios?
A: This provides a theoretical calculation. Real-world results may vary due to fees, taxes, and fluctuating interest rates.