Annuity payout · fixed term

Annuity payout · fixed term: use starting fund, nominal annual return, withdrawal period. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

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Formula & explanation
Monthly withdrawal = P r/[1−(1+r)⁻ⁿ]

Variables & units

Starting fund
currency · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Nominal annual return
% · minimum 0, maximum 100
Withdrawal period
months · minimum 1, maximum 1200

Worked example

A 120,000 fund over 120 months at zero return permits 1,000 each month.

Assumptions

End-of-month fixed withdrawals with constant monthly compounding until the fund is exhausted. Not a lifetime insurance annuity; longevity, fees and tax are excluded.

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