RECEIVED Function

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The Excel RECEIVED function returns the amount received at maturity for a fully invested security. Settlement and maturity are dates wrap them in DATE() so Excel reads them correctly..


Quick answer:
=RECEIVED(DATE(2026,1,1), DATE(2027,1,1), 10000, 5%) // maturity payout

Syntax

=RECEIVED(settlement, maturity, investment, discount, [basis])
ArgumentDescription
settlementRequiredSettlement date.
maturityRequiredMaturity date.
investmentRequiredAmount invested.
discountRequiredDiscount rate.
basisOptionalDay-count basis.

How to use it

RECEIVED returns the amount received at maturity for a fully invested security. Settlement and maturity are dates wrap them in DATE() so Excel reads them correctly..

=RECEIVED(DATE(2026,1,1), DATE(2027,1,1), 10000, 5%) // maturity payout

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Frequently asked questions

How do I enter the dates?
Wrap settlement and maturity in DATE(year,month,day) so Excel reads real dates, not text.
Which Excel versions support it?
All modern versions.
Why might it return #NUM! or #VALUE!?
Out-of-range arguments (e.g. negative rate or settlement after maturity) give #NUM!; non-numeric inputs give #VALUE!.

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