Core Mutual Fund & IFA Terms

What is XIRR?

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Quick Answer

Extended Internal Rate of Return — the true annualised return on investments with irregular cash flows.

Understanding XIRR

XIRR solves for the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows — including the initial investment(s), any additional purchases, redemptions, and the current portfolio value — equal to zero.

Because mutual fund investors make investments and withdrawals on irregular dates, XIRR is more accurate than simple annualised returns for calculating actual performance.

XIRR is the industry-standard metric for presenting returns to clients who have made multiple investments over time — it gives a meaningful, comparable figure equivalent to a fixed deposit or any other annualised return metric.

“For Indian IFAs, a clear understanding of xirris essential to managing a compliant and profitable advisory practice.”

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