capital loss

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of capital loss

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

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capital loss

Any excess capital loss can be carried over to future years.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

“When we sell one to bank the capital loss, we don’t want to lose that exposure, so we purchase another similar defensive-type position.”

From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026

KKR's proposal exposes Vivendi to a capital loss on its 24% TIM stake.

From Reuters ● Dec. 15, 2021

It’s better to adjust your spending habits to the low-rate environment than it is to risk a permanent capital loss by reaching for yield.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2021

The decay of agriculture alone has caused a capital loss which approximates 2,000,000,000l.

From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by J. Ellis Barker

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