# XNPV

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returns net present value for irregular cash flows

## signature

```
XNPV(rate, values, dates)
```

returns: `number`

## arguments

- rate: number — required
- values: range — required
- dates: range — required

## examples

formula and result, asserted in the engine test suite.

| formula | result | with |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `=XNPV(0.09, A1:A5, B1:B5)` | `149.81126223483471` | A1=10, A2=20, A3=30, A4=40, A5=50, B1=2, B2=4, B3=6, B4=8, B5=10 |

## errors

error values observed from the engine — each with a call that produces it.

| error | produced by |
| --- | --- |
| `#NUM!` | `=XNPV(0.05, A1:A3, DATE(2026,1,15))` |

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- [ACCRINTM](https://deepcalc.com/functions/accrintm.md) — accrued interest for a security paying at maturity
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- [COUPDAYBS](https://deepcalc.com/functions/coupdaybs.md) — days from coupon period start to settlement
- [COUPDAYS](https://deepcalc.com/functions/coupdays.md) — days in the coupon period containing settlement
- [COUPDAYSNC](https://deepcalc.com/functions/coupdaysnc.md) — days from settlement to the next coupon date
- [COUPNCD](https://deepcalc.com/functions/coupncd.md) — next coupon date after settlement

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