To ask people to give you money for a particular purpose. (source: http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/collect_1)

Loss from the sale of assets, as of bonds or real estate. (source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/capital+loss)

Addition of unpaid interest on a loan to its principal balance. Future interest accrues on this new principal. (source:http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/capitalization-of-interest.html#ixzz25c1v7vmM)

An increase in the value of a capital asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the purchase price. (source: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalgain.asp)

The amount by which an asset’s selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. (source: http://www.investorwords.com/706/capital_gain.html)

An act whereby funding is requested in order to carry out a specific type of activity or project.

Financial institution that facilitates the buying and selling of financial securities between a buyer and a seller. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brokerage_firm)

A fee levied on an account by a financial institution. A bank charge can result from the account holder not maintaining a minimum balance, for