capital gain

noun

1. profit from the sale of assets, as bonds or real estate.

capital gain

noun

1. the amount by which the selling price of a financial asset exceeds its cost

capital gain

1. Personal income earned by the sale of assets, such as stocks or real property. The gain is the difference between the price paid for the asset and the selling price. Most conservatives want capital gains taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income in order to stimulate investment, whereas most liberals oppose a lower rate for capital gains as a subsidy for the wealthy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of capital gain¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The party also wants to slash rates of capital gains tax due when cryptocurrencies are sold, and allow people to pay taxes in Bitcoin and "other approved crypto".

From BBC

They also want to see capital gains tax, levied when assets are sold, increased to bring it into line with rates of income tax.

From BBC

When Glenn asked the president whether he would eliminate capital gains taxes on home sales — one of Greene’s pet policy proposals — it wasn’t an inquiry; it was a plant.

From Salon

One report suggested the government was considering taxing the money people make when they sell their main home in certain circumstances - this would mean changing the capital gains tax rules.

From BBC

Investments redeemed are taxed on capital gains, even when they are lost to fraudsters.

From BBC