Custo de Oportunidade
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
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About this calculator
The Opportunity Cost Calculator is a useful tool to evaluate if an investment is profitable or not. It calculates the opportunity cost of a financial choice by relating it to the value of the lost alternative.
To know when to use this calculator, imagine you are faced with a decision to invest in a stock or in a savings account. The Opportunity Cost Calculator will help determine if the risk is compensated by the potential rewards.
Remember to consider the opportunity costs when making financial decisions. Some common cautions include considering inflation, market volatility, and the possibility of liquidity loss.
Frequently asked questions
What is opportunity cost?
Opportunity cost is the value of the alternative lost when choosing one option over another. In other words, it is what you give up to not do something.
Why is it important to consider opportunity cost?
It is important to consider opportunity cost because it helps make informed financial decisions and avoid potential losses.
When to use this calculator?
Use this calculator when you are faced with a decision to invest in a stock, in a savings account or in another financial option.
What is the opportunity cost rate?
The opportunity cost rate is the percentage that represents the value of the alternative lost. It is calculated by multiplying the value of the alternative lost by the opportunity cost rate.
What is the value of the alternative lost?
The value of the alternative lost is the value of the option you chose not to do instead of the option you chose to do.