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Definition of Capital gain
1. Noun. The amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold.
Generic synonyms: Financial Gain
Definition of Capital gain
1. Noun. (economics) An increase in the value of a capital asset ¹
2. Noun. (business finance) An amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com