The four major types of capital include working capital, debt, equity, and trading capital; trading capital is used by brokerages and other financial institutions.

An example of capital would be any asset used by a company. For instance, company stocks and corporate bonds are examples of equity and debt capital respectively. Businesses can sell their shares and bonds, converting them into cash to fund business investment.

The four types of capital include debt capital, equity capital, working capital and trading capital.

Sources of capital include: Financial assets that can be liquidated like cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Tangible assets such as the machines and facilities used to make a product. Human capital; i.e. the people that work to produce goods and services. Brand capital; i.e. the perceived value of a brand recognition.