accretion
/əˈkriːʃən/
Definition
The process of growth or increase in size by the gradual addition of new assets or internal expansion.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'accretio,' meaning 'increase' or 'growth.' It entered English in the 17th century, originally used in scientific contexts to describe the physical buildup of matter, before being adopted into finance to describe portfolio growth.
In the news
In the article, accretion refers to how Realty Income uses this programmatic joint venture to grow its portfolio and asset base over time through strategic acquisitions. This expansion is essential for the company to maintain its status as a leading provider of dividend-yielding real estate investments.
Realty Income Forms Programmatic Joint Venture with Cloud Capital and a Global Institutional Investor to Invest in Hyperscale Data Centers; Initial Seed Assets Valued at Over $6 Billion
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