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Barwert vs. Zukunftswert

Compare Barwert and Zukunftswert side by side. When to use each, key differences, and a clear verdict.

Option A

Barwert

Wie viel eine zukünftige Summe heute wert ist.

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Option B

Zukunftswert

Wachstum eines Betrags zu einem gegebenen Zinssatz.

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Wann verwenden Barwert

Use Present Value (PV) when you need to know what a future sum of money is worth today. Critical for: settlement offers, lottery payouts, retirement planning.

Wann verwenden Zukunftswert

Use Future Value (FV) when you want to project what a current amount will grow to. Critical for: savings goals, investment projections, retirement nest egg.

Side-by-side comparison

Merkmal Barwert Zukunftswert
Direction Future → Present (discount) Present → Future (compound)
Used by Lawyers, lottery winners, retirees Savers, investors, planners
Discount rate? Yes (rate to discount by) Yes (rate to grow by)
Real-world question Should I take $1M now or $50k/year for life? If I save $500/month, will I hit $1M at 65?
Formula PV = FV / (1 + r)ⁿ FV = PV × (1 + r)ⁿ

Das Urteil

PV and FV are the same formula, run in opposite directions. Use FV to project savings. Use PV to evaluate lump-sum offers. The discount rate / growth rate is the same in both.

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Last updated: June 15, 2026 • Reviewed by: CalcxApp editorial team