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You can think of capital expenditures (capex) as long-term, less frequent utilizations (uses) of capital. For example, the costs of buying a new building, acquiring a competitor firm, expanding a ...

CapEx has a longer-term view while OpEx focuses on day-to-day business expenses Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd.

In economic debates, capital expenditure is often highlighted as one of the most important tools for public and private investment. It is not simply a number in the budget. It reflects a strategic ...