A Comparison of Macaulay Approximations

We discuss several known formulas that use the Macaulay duration and convexity of commonly used cash flow streams to approximate their net present value, and compare them with a new approximation formula that involves hyperbolic functions. Our objective is to assess the reliability of each approxima...

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Main Author: Stefanos C. Orfanos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Risks
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9091/10/8/153