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In finance, a perpetuity is an annuity with payments that continue indefinitely.

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  • Types and assumptions
  • Ordinary perpetuity
  • Perpetuity due
  • Level perpetuity
  • Growing perpetuity
  • {{Anchor|Detailed description}} Valuation
  • Level perpetuity (ordinary perpetuity)
  • Perpetuity due
  • Growing perpetuity
  • Applications
  • {{Anchor|Real-life examples}} Examples
  • References
  • See also

In finance, a perpetuity is an annuity with payments that continue indefinitely.

Perpetuity formulas are used in time value of money and discounted cash flow valuation. Common applications include valuing shares under the dividend discount model, estimating terminal value in company valuation, and capitalising stabilised income in real estate appraisal.

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