Cost of Capital

This section provides an overview of the cost of capital, flotation costs, debt cost, preferred stock cost, and common stock cost. It also gives examples that show why WACC is important.

What Is the Cost of Capital?

Investors expect a profit. Very few investors would be willing to hand over money if they didn't expect to receive more back! Therefore, each dollar of capital raised by a company has a cost associated with it.


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