Do Your Math Right A look at some commonly used terms

Future Value

Value of your goal/ lumpsum investment at the end of a certain time period at an assumed inflation rate/ rate of return

Future Value of SIP

Value of regular (monthly/quarterly) investment at the end of a certain time period at an assumed rate of return

Post-tax Returns

Returns after deducting taxes

Rule of 72

Time taken to double your money in an investment

Compounded Annual Growth Rate

Performance comparison of two or more investments in the long term

Human Life Value

Value of your life in terms of fulfilling financial responsibilties towards dependents