Financial Mathematics: Key Formulas by Topic
1. Simple Interest
- I = (P * R * T) / 100
- A = P + I = P(1 + (R * T) / 100)
2. Compound Interest
- A = P(1 + R/(n*100))^(nt)
- CI = A - P
3. Annuities
- FV (Ordinary): FV = R * ((1 + i)^n - 1) / i
- PV (Ordinary): PV = R * (1 - (1 + i)^-n) / i
4. Perpetuities, Shares and Stock
- Perpetuity: PV = R / r
- Yield: Yield = (Dividend / Market Price) * 100%
5. Capitalisation
- Capitalized Value = Net Annual Income / Capitalization Rate
6. Debt
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Total Equity
- Interest Coverage Ratio = EBIT / Interest Expense
7. Amortization and Sinking Fund
- Amortization: PMT = (P * i) / (1 - (1 + i)^-n)
- Sinking Fund: S = R * ((1 + i)^n - 1) / i
8. Investment in Bonds
- Price = Sum (Coupon / (1 + r)^t) + (Face Value / (1 + r)^n)
- Current Yield = Annual Coupon / Current Market Price
9. Depreciation
- Straight-Line: D = (C - S) / n
- Reducing Balance: BV_t = C(1 - r)^t
10. Endowment Funds
- FV = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)
11. Life Insurance Mathematics
- EPV = Sum (Benefit × Probability × Discount Factor)