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The Monthly Net calculation determines the net monthly gain or loss when borrowing money to invest. It compares the monthly investment return against the monthly interest cost to assess the profitability of leveraged investing.
The calculator uses the Monthly Net formula:
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Explanation: The calculation converts annual figures to monthly amounts by dividing by 12, then subtracts the monthly interest cost from the monthly investment return.
Details: This calculation helps investors evaluate whether borrowing to invest is financially viable. A positive monthly net indicates potential profit, while a negative value suggests the investment may not cover borrowing costs.
Tips: Enter the annual investment return and annual interest cost in currency units. Both values must be non-negative numbers. The calculator will compute the monthly net result.
Q1: What does a positive Monthly Net indicate?
A: A positive Monthly Net suggests that the investment return exceeds the borrowing costs, potentially making it a profitable strategy.
Q2: What are the risks of borrowing to invest?
A: Risks include market volatility, potential investment losses, interest rate fluctuations, and the obligation to repay the loan regardless of investment performance.
Q3: Should I consider other factors beyond Monthly Net?
A: Yes, consider investment risk, loan terms, tax implications, your risk tolerance, and overall financial situation before borrowing to invest.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation for real-world scenarios?
A: This provides a basic estimate. Actual results may vary due to compounding, fees, taxes, and fluctuating returns and interest rates.
Q5: What currency should I use?
A: Use your local currency or any consistent currency unit for both investment return and interest values.