The net flows of cash used to fund the company and its capital. Financing activities include transactions involving issuing debt, equity, and paying dividends.
Any inflows or outflows of cash from a company's long-term investments. Any changes in the cash position of a company that involves assets, investments, or equipment would be listed under investing activities, such as the purchase or sale of a fixed asset or proceeds from the sale of a division.
The net flows of cash resulting from the company carrying out its operating activities, such as generating revenue, paying expenses, and funding working capital.
The mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period of time longer than one year, used in calculating returns for individual assets, investment portfolios, and anything that can rise or fall in value over time.