Discount rates matter centrally for nearly all investments, and have been a focus for me. My ongoing work on Safehold (SAFE) has directed my attention their way even more strongly. Setting those ...

The discount rate used in valuation calculations is incredibly important. A low discount rate will give you a high equity valuation as cash flows will be worth more in the future than they are today.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Federal Reserve, reacting to concerns about the subprime lending crisis that's rocked financial markets in recent weeks, Friday cut its so-called discount rate half ...