Intrate

Syntax

Intrate(Settlement, Maturity, Investment, Redemption[, Basis])

Parameters

Settlement. The payment day on securities. This date is later than the issue date (the date when the securities were sold to the buyer).

Maturity. The security's maturity date. The maturity date is the date when the security expires.

Investment. The amount invested in securities. Parameter value must be greater than zero.

Redemption. The amount received at maturity for a fully invested security. Parameter value must be greater than zero.

Basis. The day calculation method used. It is set in the range from 0 to 4:

Optional parameter.

NOTE. To determine the parameter, specify either the parameter value or the cell address where it is located.

Description

It returns the interest rate for a fully invested security.

Comments

The value of the Settlement parameter must be less than value of the Maturity parameter.

The function is calculated as follows:

,

where:

Example

Formula Result Description
=Intrate("01.01.2008", "01.06.2008", 1500.5, 1600.4, 0) 0,16

Interest rate based on the following terms:

  • The calculation date is 01.01.2008.

  • The maturity date is 01.06.2008.

  • The volume of investments is 1500.5.

  • The amount to be received is 1600.4.

  • The used method of day calculation - American.

=Intrate("01.01.2008", "01.06.2008", A0, B0) 0,5

Interest rate based on the following terms:

  • The calculation date is 01.01.2008.

  • The maturity date is 01.06.2008.

  • The volume of investments is specified in the A0 cell (value is 1200).

  • The amount to be received is specified in the B0 cell (amount is 1450.1).

  • The used method of day calculation - American.

See also:

Function WizardFinancial FunctionsReceived