Net Present Value Rule

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Net present value rule

An investment is worth making if it has a positive NPV. Projects with negative NPVs should be rejected.

In investing, a rule stating that one should only make an investment if the net present value of its return is positive. That is, an investment only results in a profit for the investor if the discounted value of future cash flows is more than the amount one invests.

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