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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The internal rate of return, or IRR, allows investors to analyze the profitability of investments and companies to analyze the profitability of capital outlays. The easiest way to understand IRR is by ...

The internal rate of return, or IRR, is the interest rate that provides a net present value, or NPV, of future cash flows equal to the initial investment amount. Flip that definition around, and the ...

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Do you feel lost trying to decide what to invest in? What if you had a tool to help you identify the best potential path forward? That’s how you can look at the internal rate of return (IRR): as a ...