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PV

Returns the present value of an investment

Syntax

PV(rate, nper, pmt, [fv], [type])

Parameters

  • rate: Required. The interest rate per period
  • nper: Required. The total number of payment periods
  • pmt: Required. The payment made each period
  • fv: Optional. The future value (default 0)
  • type: Optional. When payments are due (0=end, 1=beginning)

Example

=PV(0.08/12, 20*12, 500)
Returns: NumberSince: Excel 2003