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  • Present Value

    Represents today's worth of future cash flows, calculated by discounting each payment to reflect time value of money.
  • Future Value

    Refers to the amount a cash flow will grow to after a specified period, considering interest or growth rates.
  • Bond Price

    Equals the sum of discounted coupon payments and principal, reflecting the total present value of future payouts.
  • Coupon

    Periodic interest payment made by a bond issuer to the bondholder, typically received annually or semi-annually.
  • Principal

    Original amount lent to a bond issuer, returned to the bondholder at maturity in addition to coupon payments.
  • Discount Rate

    Percentage used to reduce future cash flows to their present value, reflecting opportunity cost and risk.
  • Dividend

    Regular payment to shareholders from company profits, forming the primary cash flow for stock valuation.
  • Growth Rate

    Expected annual increase in dividends or cash flows, crucial for estimating stock prices using valuation formulas.
  • Time Value of Money

    Concept that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future due to earning potential and inflation.
  • Stock Price

    Calculated as the present value of expected future dividends, often adjusted for anticipated growth.
  • Cash Flow

    Monetary payments received from investments, including coupons, principal, or dividends, used in valuation.
  • Market Equilibrium

    State where asset prices reflect all available information, ensuring no unexploited profit opportunities.
  • Economic Profit

    Surplus earned above opportunity costs, often zero in competitive markets due to efficient pricing.
  • Maturity

    Date when a bond's principal is repaid to the investor, marking the end of the bond's life.
  • Investment Decision

    Choice based on comparing present values of future cash flows to current prices, guiding asset purchases.