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Explain the differences between perpetuities and annuities. What common types of perpetuities and annuities do people invest in?
A.Difference between perpetuities & annuities
PERPETUITIES | ANNUITIES |
1.Defination An indefinite seires of payment of equal amounts at regular intervals on a fixed date is known as"perpetuities" |
1Defination .Annuity is a constant periodic cash flows, over a specific period |
2. Period The perpetuity is everlasting or unspecified |
2.Period The annuity is for fixed period or specified |
3. Payment In perpetuity only cash outflow is there |
3.Payment In annuity the payment is made or received |
4.Future Value Calculation of future value is not possible in case of perpetuity |
4. Future Value Future value can be calculated with the help of compounding |
B. Common type of perpetuities and annuities
PERPETUITIES | ANNUITIES |
1. Scholarship paid perpetually from endowment .2. UK's government bond known as a Consol 3. Preferred stock |
1. Insurance premium 2. Pension payments 3 Regular deposit to saving account |