Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 Definitions by InvestorWords.com   What is...? distribution The payment of a dividend or capital gain. Also, a company's allocation of income and expenses among its various accounts. Also, handing out assets to beneficiaries of an estate. Also, the sale of a large amount of stock by a single entity over a period of time rather than all at once, to avoid adversely affecting its market price. opposite of accumulation. see also allotment, excess distribution, required minimum distribution, payable date. Copyright ©2009 by InvestorGuide.com. All Rights Reserved.