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capital gain
profit from selling an asset for more than it cost
In more detail
1. (noun) the profit made when you sell an asset (such as a house or stock) for more than you paid for it
2. (noun) the increase in value of an investment or property
Examples
- 1. When she sold her house for $500,000, which she bought for $300,000, she made a capital gain of $200,000.
- 2. He was happy with the capital gains from his stock investments this year.
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