total cost

total cost definition - business

total cost

The total amount of money expended to establish an investment position. Total cost includes commissions, accrued interest, and taxes in addition to the principal amount of securities traded.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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