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The maturity matching, or "self-liquidating," approach to financing involves obtaining the funds for permanent current assets with a combination of long-term capital and short-term capital that varies depending on the level of interest rates.When short-term rates are relatively high, short-term assets will be financed with long-term debt to reduce costs.
Investment Account
An account held at a financial institution into which individuals deposit funds for the purpose of buying securities and other investment assets.
New Shares
Additional shares of stock issued by a company to raise capital or in connection with a stock split.
Noncontrolling Interest
A minority stake in a company that is not enough to exert control over its operations, often less than 50% of the voting shares.
Cumulative Dividend
A type of dividend that accumulates if not paid in one period and must be satisfied before dividends can be distributed to common shareholders.
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