capital gains distribution

noun

: the part of the payout of an investment company to its shareholders that consists of realized profits from the sale of securities and technically is not income

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“Capital gains distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital%20gains%20distribution. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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