present value
noun
: the sum of money which if invested now at a given rate of compound interest will accumulate exactly to a specified amount at a specified future date
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From the moment he was acquired, the thought was of Wiggins as a potential trade chip, which could still present value in showcasing Andrew during this stretch run.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Like all retrogrades, we’re called to pause and reflect during this time, but in the case of Venus, themes of our past and present values and relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal revealed that Guerrero is looking for $500 million in present value, and, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, the Blue Jays offered him near that, but with heavy deferrals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays now know the price tag for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic is reporting the four-time All-Star is seeking at least $500 million in present value (subscription required) from the Blue Jays.
—Drew Vonscio, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Like all retrogrades, we’re called to pause and reflect during this time, but in the case of Venus, themes of our past and present values and relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal revealed that Guerrero is looking for $500 million in present value, and, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, the Blue Jays offered him near that, but with heavy deferrals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays now know the price tag for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic is reporting the four-time All-Star is seeking at least $500 million in present value (subscription required) from the Blue Jays.
—Drew Vonscio, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Present value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present%20value. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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