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The **Future Value of Annuity Due (FVAD) Calculator** determines the total future worth of a series of equal payments made or received at the **beginning** of each period, including compounded interest. This is crucial for retirement savings plans and college funds. Enter values for any three of the four core parameters (Periodic Payment, Future Value, Interest Rate, or Number of Periods) to solve for the missing one.
Future Value of Annuity Due Calculator
Instructions: Enter values for any three of the four core parameters to solve for the missing one.
FVAD Parameters
FVAD Formula
The Future Value of an Annuity Due ($FV$) is calculated by multiplying the Future Value of Annuity Ordinary factor by $(1+r)$.
Future Value ($FV$):
$$FV = PMT \times \left[ \frac{(1 + r)^{n} – 1}{r} \right] \times (1 + r)$$ Formula Source: InvestopediaVariables Explained (P, F, V, Q – Parameters)
- $PMT$ (Periodic Payment, $P$): The constant payment amount made or received at the beginning of each period.
- $FV$ (Future Value, $F$): The total value of the annuity at the end of the last period.
- $r$ (Interest Rate, $V$): The interest rate per period, expressed as a decimal (e.g., 4% becomes 0.04).
- $n$ (Number of Periods, $Q$): The total count of payments or periods in the annuity.
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What is Future Value of Annuity Due?
The **Future Value of Annuity Due (FVAD)** calculates what a series of equal, regular payments will be worth at a specific point in the future, assuming the payments are made at the **start** of each period. Since each payment is made earlier, it has one extra period to earn compounding interest compared to a standard (ordinary) annuity.
FVAD is crucial for financial planning, especially when dealing with investments like retirement accounts, where contributions are often made at the beginning of the month or year, maximizing compound growth. The slightly earlier compounding makes a significant difference over long time horizons, emphasizing the importance of beginning savings early.
How to Calculate FVAD (Example)
Assume a deposit of \$500 is made at the beginning of each year for 3 years, with an interest rate of 4%. We solve for the Future Value ($FV$):
- Step 1: Identify Parameters
$PMT = \$500$, $r = 0.04$ (4%), and $n = 3$.
- Step 2: Calculate the Annuity Ordinary Factor
The factor for 3 periods at 4% is $\left[ \frac{(1 + 0.04)^{3} – 1}{0.04} \right] = 3.1216$.
- Step 3: Apply the Annuity Due Adjustment
$FVAD = PMT \times Factor \times (1 + r)$
$FVAD = \$500 \times 3.1216 \times (1 + 0.04) = \mathbf{\$1,623.23}$.
The Future Value of this Annuity Due is $\mathbf{\$1,623.23}$.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The FVAD is exactly $(1+r)$ times greater than the Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity (FVA). This is because every payment is compounded for one additional period.
Use the Annuity Due formula whenever payments or deposits are specified to occur at the **beginning** of a compounding period, which is common for leases, rent, and many systematic savings plans.
Yes. The rate ($r$) and the number of periods ($n$) must correspond to the compounding frequency. For example, if interest compounds quarterly, $r$ should be the annual rate divided by 4, and $n$ should be the total number of quarters.
Yes, solving for the rate ($r$) requires the use of iterative numerical methods (like Newton-Raphson), which is programmed into the calculator’s logic.