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Capital Gain

The profit that comes when an investment is sold for more than the price the investor paid for it.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Capital Gain [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

The profit that comes when an investment is sold for more than the price the investor paid for it. [1]

Source-supported connections

Capital Gain → Mentioned in the official explanation → Profit [1]

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What does Capital Gain mean in the cited reference?

The profit that comes when an investment is sold for more than the price the investor paid for it. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Capital Gain ↗

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