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Why No De Novo Banks? Math.

Jeff For Banks

The concept was new, and growth was projected to be robust, albeit not off the charts. The FDIC required the bank to raise $20 million in capital, a tidy sum back in the 1990’s when banks got started with less than half as much. Yet they are also requiring high levels of capital. But that capital comes from somewhere.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Complex Investment Terms – A Guide for Real People

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Capital Gain Capital gain is the profit you make when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it. If you buy a bike for $100 and sell it for $150, your capital gain is $50. It’s like a grand opening sale for a new store. It’s when stock prices are going up, and people are optimistic.

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