HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt AccumulationThe financial definition for Accumulation:In the context of corporate finance, refers to profits that are added to the capital base of the company rather than paid out as dividends. See: Accumulated profits tax. In the context of investments, refers to the purchase by an institutional broker of a large number of shares over a period of time in order to avoid pushing the price of that share up. In the context of mutual funds, refers to the regular investing of a fixed amount while reinvesting dividends and capital gains. Similar MatchesAccumulation areaAccumulation areaA price range within which a buyer accumulates shares of a stock. See: On-balance volume and distribution area. Excess accumulationExcess accumulationThe amount of a required minimum distribution that an IRA holder fails to remove from an IRA in a timely manner. Excess accumulations are subject to a 50% IRS penalty tax. Voluntary accumulation planVoluntary accumulation planArrangement allowing shareholders of a mutual fund to purchase shares over a period of time on a regular basis, and in so doing take advantage of dollar cost averaging. Click to compare definitions of Accumulation Click to view definitions beginning ac |