Tuesday 28 April 2015

What is perpetuity

What is perpetuity?

The perpetuity is just another form of annuity. It is a series of equal installment forever. Perpetuity is calculated by following equation.

Present value = Installment per annum/ interest Rate

What is difference between perpetuity and annuity?


Annuity is for a specified period while perpetuity is forever. Annuity present value is calculated by using annuity table while present value of perpetuity is found by per annum installment with interest rate.