HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt AccumulateThe financial definition for Accumulate:Broker/analyst recommendation that could mean slightly different things depending on the broker/analyst. In general, it means to increase the number of shares of a particular security over the near term, but not to liquidate other parts of the portfolio to buy a security that might skyrocket. A buy recommendation, but not an urgent buy. Similar MatchesAccumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO)Accumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO)An approximate measure of the liability of a pension plan in the event of a termination at the date the calculation is performed. Related: Projected benefit obligation. Accumulated dividendAccumulated dividendA dividend that has reached its due date, but is not paid out. See: Cumulative preferred stock. Accumulated profits taxAccumulated profits taxA tax on earnings kept in a firm to prevent the higher personal income tax rate that would obtain if profits were paid out as dividends to the owners. Click to compare definitions of Accumulate Click to view definitions beginning ac |