cost of capital

2. Individuals or institutions that provide capital (equity or debt) to a company.
4. (2 words)The process of planning, evaluating, and selecting long-term investments or projects.
5. The average cost of all capital sources (debt, equity), weighted by their proportion in the company's capital structure.
7. The potential for loss or variability in returns associated with an investment.
8. (3 words)(Re) The return shareholders require for investing in a company's stock, compensating for risk.
9. Borrowed funds (e.g., loans, bonds) that a company must repay, usually with interest.
11. The act of providing or raising funds (capital) for business activities.
13. (2 words)The specific mix of debt and equity a company uses to finance its assets.
14. The profit or gain expected or received from an investment.

1. (3 words) The minimum rate of return a company must earn on its investments to satisfy its investors and lenders.
3. (2 words) The minimum acceptable rate of return for a project or investment, often based on the cost of capital.
6. (3 words)The effective interest rate a company pays on its borrowings.
10. Funds raised by selling ownership stakes (shares/stock) in the company.
12. Money needed to fund business operations and growth.