Work, especially manual labor, performed in return for a share in ownership, as of a home.
Sustained effort; hard work: "Coming up with compelling plots is a little bit inspiration and a lot of sweat equity" (David Baldacci).
Sweat EquityThe equity that is created in a company or some other asset as a direct result of hard work by the owner(s).
Investopedia CommentaryFor example, rebuilding the engine on your 1968 Mustang to increase its value.
See also: Asset, Equity