Q. I have prepared projections for a proposed project, and I want to calculate the internal rate of return. Instead of using Excel’s IRR function, should I use simple math formulas so others can ...

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Have you ever looked at your rate of return and wondered how to interpret it? How do you know whether your portfolio performance is good, bad, or somewhere in between? And how do you go about ...

Real rate of return adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth measure. S&P 500's real rate is 7.9%, versus a nominal 11.8%, due to inflation. Using real rates in retirement planning ensures ...

A hurdle rate is the minimum acceptable rate of return an investor expects from an investment, accounting for all associated risks. It serves as a benchmark for determining the viability of a project ...

What Is Personal Rate of Return? Personal Rate of Return (PRR) is a measure of an individual investor's investment performance, expressed as a percentage. It reflects the return on an investment ...