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Definition of

share capital

Stockholding & Investments

capital from sale of stock the amount of nominal share capital that a company raises by issuing shares of stock. Share capital does not reflect any subsequent increase or decrease in the value of stock sold; it is capital raised, irrespective of changes in stock value in the secondary markets.

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Definitions of ’share capital’ and meaning of ’share capital’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’share capital’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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