Learn how to calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) in Excel and how it’s used to determine whether a capital investment can be profitable.

Learn why an investor should know the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of their investment and how to calculate it.

Earlier, we had seen how the RATE function can be used to calculate the return on investments, whether lump-sum or periodic. This can come in handy in the calculation of SIP returns, too.

Calculating the return One of the best methods for calculating an average return for a stock investment is the XIRR function in Excel.

How to Use Excel to Calculate a Bond's Yield to Call. Bonds are investment vehicles that make regular coupon payments until maturity, at which time the bond's face value is paid.