Net Future Value (NFV)
NFV is the present value of the future cash flows received from an investment minus the present value of the future cash flows paid for the investment.
Example of Net Future Value
Consider the following investment opportunity:
- Initial investment: $100,000
- Expected future cash flows:
- Year 1: $20,000
- Year 2: $30,000
- Year 3: $50,000
- Discount rate: 5%
Step 1: Calculate the Future Value of the Cash Flows
Using the annuity formula, the future value of the cash flows (FV) is:
```
FV = $20,000 - (1 + 0.05)^2 + $30,000 - (1 + 0.05)^1 + $50,000 - (1 + 0.05)^0
= $21,025 + $31,579 + $50,000
= $102,604
```
Step 2: Calculate the Present Value of the Cash Flows
Using the present value formula, the present value of the cash flows (PV) is:
```
PV = $20,000 - (1 / (1 + 0.05)^2) + $30,000 - (1 / (1 + 0.05)^1) + $50,000 - (1 / (1 + 0.05)^0)
= $18,110 + $28,571 + $50,000
= $96,681
```
Step 3: Calculate the Net Future Value
The NFV is the difference between the future value and the present value:
```
NFV = FV - PV
= $102,604 - $96,681
= $5,923
```
Conclusion
The NFV of the investment is $5,923. This means that after taking into account the initial investment and the expected future cash flows, the investment is expected to generate a net gain of $5,923 in today's dollars.