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See 'venture capital'.



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Unrealized capital gain or loss

Unrealized capital gain or loss

An increase/decrease in the value of a security that is not "real" because the security has not been sold. Once a security is sold by the portfolio manager, the capital gain../../finance-glossary/losses are "realized" by the fund, and any payment to the shareholder is taxable during the tax year in which the security is sold.


Capitalist

Capitalist

1. An owner (or sometimes only a manager) of capital. 2. Associated or identified with capitalism.


Capital allocation decision

Capital allocation decision

Allocation of invested funds between risk-free assets and the risky portfolio.


Venture capital

Venture capital

Capital invested into small and young companies in return for equity ownership. Generally speaking, venture capitalists (VCs) supply capital to companies that are small, may be start-ups, are high risk, and which could not get the funds by listing on the stock market or borrowing from banks.In return for taking the extra risk, the VCs look for substantial equity, a seat on the board, and possibly the ratcheting up of their equity stake if performance targets are not met. Sometimes, they provide management and financial support to their investee companies, as well as just money. They will look for an exit through a trade sale or a flotation of the company within 2-5 years.Also called 'risk capital'.


Capital shares

Capital shares

One of two types of shares in a dual-purpose investment company, which entitle the holder to the appreciation or depreciation in the value of a portfolio, as well as the gains from trading in the portfolio. Antithesis of income shares.


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