Business, finance and operations

Internal rate of return (IRR)

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

The annual return rate at which an investment’s net present value equals zero.

Also called

IRR, Internal rate of return

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Why it matters

It helps compare investments with different sizes and timings.

Where it is used

Investment appraisals and project comparisons.