Computations


Deflating Cashflows

Consider the example described in the section The Compute Menu. To create the cashflow to deflate, follow these steps:

  1. Select Investment $\rightarrow $ New $\rightarrow $ Generic Cashflow to open a new generic cashflow.

  2. Enter CD_DEFLATED for Name.

  3. Load WORK.CD_POUNDS into its Cashflow Specification (see FigureĀ 65.6).

  4. Click OK to return to the Investment Analysis dialog box.

Figure 65.6: The CD before Deflation

The CD before Deflation


To deflate the values, follow these steps:

  1. Select CD_DEFLATED from the portfolio.

  2. Select Compute $\rightarrow $ Constant Dollars from the menu. This opens the Constant Dollar Calculation dialog box.

  3. Clear the Variable Inflation List area.

  4. Enter 3 for the Constant Inflation Rate.

  5. Click Create Constant Dollar Equivalent to generate a constant dollar equivalent summary (see FigureĀ 65.7).

Figure 65.7: CD Values after Deflation

CD Values after Deflation


You can save the deflated cashflow to a SAS data set for use in an internal rate of return analysis or breakeven analysis.

Click Return to return to the Investment Analysis dialog box.