Learn how to calculate the present value of various bond types using Excel, including zero-coupon, annuities, and continuous compounding bonds, for informed investing.

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Explore the Present Value Interest Factor of Annuity (PVIFA), including its definition, components, and calculation. Discover its role in capital budgeting.

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When we put our money in the market, or before we even do, one of the biggest questions we have is: How long will it take for this investment to really grow? Luckily, there's a mathematical shortcut ...