gains
Britishplural noun
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Another option is to defer gains with exchange funds, private investment partnerships that allow investors to diversify concentrated stock positions without triggering immediate capital-gains taxes.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Since risk and reward are linked, companies that take fewer risks tend to grow at a slower pace, meaning future shareholders may see smaller gains.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Value stocks — shares of companies trading below their on-paper value — are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
The offering handed longstanding SpaceX investors and employees billions in collective gains and turned Musk into the world’s first trillionaire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The Golden Snidget gains a X X X X rating not because it is dangerous but because severe penalties are attached to its capture or injury.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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