An ordinary annuity is a financial product involving a series of equal payments made at the end of each period over a fixed time frame. These payments can be scheduled monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.
In contrast, an annuity due features payments made at the beginning of each period. A common example of an annuity due is a monthly rent payment.
The future value of an ordinary annuity is the total sum of all periodic payments accumulated at the end of the annuity term. Investors and financial planners utilize the future value to project how much an investment will grow over time.
The present value calculates how much a series of future payments is worth today, considering a specific interest rate. The formula for determining the present value of an ordinary annuity is:
Formula: P=PMT [{(1+R)N-1}/R]
Where:
Common examples of ordinary annuities include:
Understanding how ordinary annuities and their present values work is essential for making informed investment and financial planning decisions.
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