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				              Choosing between Investments Using a Comparison of NPVs

			                Natasha

			                If I have 2 investments and I compare the NPV of both. Which one I prefer? With the biggest NPV?
			            
			                  Choose the Project with the Most Positive NPV
													
Abraham Ogbeide
Yes, if both investments have positive NPVs, then the idea is to take the one with the highest positive NPV. But if both have negative NPV then do non...

			                  	Remember to also Consider Options in NPV
														
Alec Hajinoff, Investor, United Kingdom, Member
Careful: Did you consider options (expand/abandon) in your NPV calc?

If not, do so, because a lower NPV no...

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