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NPV vs IRR Explained: When They Disagree and Why

September 12, 2026June 20, 2026 by Bruno M.
NPV vs IRR Explained: When They Disagree and Why

NPV adds dollar value at your cost of capital. IRR is the rate that zeros it out. When they disagree on scale or timing, NPV wins. Here is why.

Categories Market Education Tags capital budgeting, corporate finance, internal rate of return, investing basics, net present value, npv vs irr

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