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Discount Rate—Explanation, Definition and Examples

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In DCF analysis, the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), representing the average return required by all stakeholders, is commonly used as the discount rate. The discount rate must be carefully chosen to reflect unique company risks and characteristics, and also changes in economic conditions.

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What is the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)?

Andrew Stolz

Investments are exposed to two types of risk: systematic and unsystematic. Systematic risks are uncontrollable market risks due to unavoidable external factors. Systematic risks include interest rates, economic fluctuations, political unrest, pandemics, etc. How Do You Calculate the Capital Asset Pricing Model?