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

The big story The clamor for removing tax on long-term capital gains, or LTCG, on foreign portfolio investors is rising in India as the country's equity markets witness record capital outflows. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Granted, the Budget will ease the burden on founders thanks to a dedicated entrepreneurs’ capital gains tax relief scheme, promising a reduced 10% rate on up to £10 million of lifetime gains. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Stock donors can deduct the full market value of their shares without paying capital gains tax on the assets’ growth. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Don’t act too early Nothing has been confirmed, but there are rumours of changes to capital gains tax rates and pensions tax. — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capital gain

• cyclopropane
• legerdemain
• nitromethane
• ultramontane
• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine

Legal Definition

capital gain

see also:

gain