What is a capital gain?

Profit realized from the sale (disposal) of a capital asset, or from holding it during a period when ...

	Wednesday, February 4, 2015 capital gain   Term of the Day capital gain profit realized from the sale (disposal) of a capital asset, or from holding it during a period when its market value is increasing. Such gains usually attract capital gains tax. Learn more about this term Usage Example After purchasing a real estate property to flip, the developer posted a large capital gain after selling the property for a much higher price than the original purchase price.   Featured Article The Life and Times of the Legendary Steve Jobs Apple CEO Steve Jobs has resigned, handing the reins of the company he co-founded over to his long-time right hand man, Tim Cook. At his retirement, Apple had ... Read this article   Voice Your Opinion What do you wish more people knew about?   Take us with you! Download the BusinessDictionary app today.
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