Methodology

How our calculators work

Every TechTars financial calculator publishes its formula, assumptions, and authoritative sources. No black boxes. Pick a calculator below to see exactly how the numbers are derived.

Stock Analysis Methodology

How TechTars generates the daily 'why this stock moved' analysis: the data inputs, the technical signals we score, how the AI explanation is produced and reviewed, and the limits of the model.

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SIP Calculator Methodology

How TechTars calculates the future value of a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), the formula used, the assumptions baked into the model, and the official sources we reference for return benchmarks.

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Step-up SIP Calculator Methodology

How a step-up SIP (annual increment SIP) future value is computed by treating each year as its own SIP at the stepped-up amount.

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Lumpsum Calculator Methodology

Future value of a one-time investment under continuous (annual) compounding.

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PPF Calculator Methodology

Annual maturity value of a Public Provident Fund account at the prevailing government-notified rate.

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FD Calculator Methodology

Maturity value of a Fixed Deposit under quarterly compounding (the default for most Indian banks).

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EMI Calculator Methodology

Equated Monthly Installment for a fixed-rate amortising loan.

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Forex Position Size Calculator Methodology

How position size in lots (or units) is derived from account size, risk percentage, and stop-loss distance.

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Net Worth Calculator Methodology

How the calculator aggregates assets and liabilities to compute net worth.

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Percentage Calculator Methodology

Standard percentage arithmetic: value-of-percent, percent-of-value, percent change.

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Age Calculator Methodology

Calendar-difference based age and duration calculation.

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Economic Calendar Methodology

Listing of upcoming high-impact economic events from third-party data providers.

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