CFALA
Review:
Tips
for
using
the
TI
calculator
2/9/2015
By
David
Cary
8
CFA Society Los Angeles
15
Enter
Shows
Explanation
[2
nd
] [BEG]
END
Shows current setting
[2
nd
] [SET]
BEG
Shows new setting
[CE/C]
BEG
0.0000
Should show BEG above number
To Reset after calculation…
[2
nd
] [BEG]
BEG
Shows current setting
[2
nd
] [SET]
END
Shows new setting
[CE/C]
0.0000
Blank above number
This is for Annuities Due where the payment is at the
beginning of each period:
Note: The [BEG] key is above the [PMT] key.
Calculator Hints – BEG mode
CFA Society Los Angeles
Calculator Hints: # of Pmts/Yr
While I prefer to adjust N and I directly, the TI can be set
to do the calculations (for daily or …):
16
Enter
Shows
Explanation
[2
nd
] [I/Y]
P/Y = 1.0000
Shows current setting
365[ENTER] P/Y = 365.0000
Shows new setting
[CE/C]
365.0000
P/Y set
To Reset after calculation…
[2
nd
] [I/Y]
P/Y = 365.0000
Shows current setting
1[ENTER]
P/Y = 1.0000
Shows new setting
[CE/C]
1.0000
P/Y set
When you use P/Y, enter N = (P/Y)
(# of years), I = I.
I would recommend getting into the habit of checking
the P/Y setting before doing TVM problems
