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net present value

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Net present value (NPV)
The present value of the expected future cash flows minus the cost.

net present value
The discounted value of an investment's cash inflows minus the discounted value of its cash outflows. To be adequately profitable, an investment should have a net present value greater than zero. For investment in securities, the initial cost is usually the only outflow.

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