Introduction to Valuation:The Time Value of MoneyFuture Value • The FUTURE VALUE (FV) is the amount that an investment (lump sum deposit, asset purchase etc
) will grow to over a period of time
If we allow interest earned on an investment to be reinvested, then the interest will also earn interest
This is known as COMPOUNDING
2-2; CN8Example 2
1 (future value for one period)What is the future value of $1,000 invested for one period if it earns 8% per period
•As you would expect, the future value equals the amount invested plus all interest earned on the investment, so:FV = Investment + interest earnedFV = Investment + (Investment x int
rate)FV = $1,000 + (1,000 x
08)FV = $1,000 + $80 = $1,080 orFV = Investment x (1 + int
rate) = $1,000 x 1
08 = $1,0802-3; CN8Example 2
1 (Cont
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