Investment Fundamentals

Capital Appreciation

Definition

What is Capital Appreciation?

An increase in the market value of an investment.

Example in practice

A share bought for ₦40 and sold for ₦55 produces ₦15 of capital appreciation.

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The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.

Money or other resources committed to produce income, growth, or another economic benefit.

An asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.

Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.

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