capital asset

Definition

All tangible property which cannot easily be converted into cash and which is usually held for a long period, including real estate, equipment, etc.



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Related terms:

fixed asset, APT, Arbitrage Pricing Theory, capital gains tax, capital investment, long-term assets, return of capital, asset impairment

'capital asset' appears in these other terms:

Capital Asset Pricing Model

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