capital gain

noun

: the increase in value of an asset (such as stock or real estate) between the time it is bought and the time it is sold

Examples of capital gain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, investors who put realized capital gains from another investment in the fund have been able to defer paying taxes on that money. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

The letter also recommends that reforms to capital tax gains, including aligning capital gains tax rates with income tax, could give the Treasury an annual £12 billion ($16 billion) boost. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 July 2026

This strategy avoids capital gains taxes and maintains market exposure and dividend income. — Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Most states tax capital gains, with rates ranging from 0% to more than 13%. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capital gain

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Legal Definition

capital gain

see also:

gain