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=FV() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator
Returns the future value of an investment based on periodic, constant payments and a constant interest rate.
Official Syntax:
=FV(rate, nper, pmt, [pv], [type])Live Interactive Excel Spreadsheet (Full Width)
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Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)=FV(A2, B2, C2, D2)Formula Assistant
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Graded Practice Challenges (1)
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Exercise 1: Practice =FV() in Live Simulator
+50 XP
🎯 Target Goal:
Calculate Future Investment Value after 120 Months of $500 Deposits
Syntax Parameters Breakdown
rateRequiredThe interest rate per period.
nperRequiredTotal number of payment periods.
pmtRequiredThe payment made each period.
Top Pitfalls to Avoid:
- Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
- Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.
Corporate Pro Tips:
- Ensure deposits (pmt) are entered as negative numbers if cash is being invested.