PV

PV returns the initial or principal value of an annuity.

This function is valid in both rules and TurboIntegrator processes.

Syntax

PV(payment, interest, periods)

Argument

Description

payment

The amount of the payment made.

interest

The interest rate paid per period.

periods

The number of periods in the annuity. Payments are assumed to be made at the end of each period.

Example

This example returns the principal value of an annuity with 5 yearly payments of $1,000 at 14% interest.

PV(1000, .14, 5)