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Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash that a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.

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The Q ratio, also known as Tobin's Q, equals the market value of a company divided by its assets' replacement cost. Thus, equilibrium is when market value ...

An investment is an asset or item acquired to generate income or gain appreciation. Appreciation is the increase in the value of an asset over time.

A fixed-income security is an investment that provides a return through fixed periodic interest payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity.

A capital gain refers to the increase in a capital asset's value and is considered to be realized when the asset is sold.

Investing is allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of earning an income or profit. Learn how to get started investing with our guide.