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Discount Rate—Explanation, Definition and Examples

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The discount rate effectively encapsulates the risk associated with an investment; riskier investments attract a higher discount rate. Different types of discount rates such as risk-free rate, cost of equity, or cost of debt, are used contextually in financial analysis. What is a discount rate?

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What Is Arbitrage Pricing Theory?

Andrew Stolz

The expected return on an asset is determined by the risk-free rate of return with the addition of the asset’s beta to each macroeconomic factor that impacts the return on the asset multiplied by the risk premium of those factors. With the given information, calculate the expected return using APT. ER(x) = Rf + ??1

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2024, Sponsored by Kroll

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Whether you’re a valuation professional, business leader, or finance expert, these webinars offer a unique opportunity to stay informed on the latest issues shaping the valuation world.

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Data Update 2 for 2022: US Stocks kept winning in 2021, but…

Musings on Markets

In a post at the start of 2021 , I argued that while stocks entered the year at elevated levels, especially on historic metrics (such as PE ratios), they were priced to deliver reasonable returns, relative to very low risk free rates (with the treasury bond rate at 0.93% at the start of 2021).

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Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) - Can it Enhance Valuation?

Equilest

In this blog post, we will explore the key principles of the APT and provide a comprehensive guide on how to use it to make informed investment decisions. Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) is a financial model that describes how the price of an asset is determined by a number of factors or "risk factors." x 5%) + (0.2 x 4%) + (0.1

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Valutico Announces Six New Features  

Valutico

Efficient and comprehensive searches are fundamental to informed decision-making. We’ve added a ‘date picker’ across key resources sections, allowing you to examine risk-free rates, corporate tax rates, market risk premium, and country ratings across any historic date you select.

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Weighted Average Cost of Capital Explained – Formula and Meaning

Valutico

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. The required rate of return for equity (Re) is generally calculated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).