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Calculating the IRR for a project with an initial outlay and single cash flow is very easy to do. It's also very practical for measuring the returns on investments in collectibles, commodities ...

How to calculate IRR of any cash flow stream When you pay an amount or a premium, it represents a negative cash flow (outflow) while calculating the IRR.

If not, the investment is probably not worth pursuing. The actual formula to calculate IRR is rather complex, but fortunately there are several good IRR calculators available online, like this one.

Learn why an investor should know the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of their investment and how to calculate it.

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If not, the investment is probably not worth pursuing. The actual formula to calculate IRR is rather complex, but fortunately there are several good IRR calculators available online, like this one.