Gain

What Does Gain Mean?
An increase in the value of an asset or property. A gain is measured as the amount of capital realized from selling a good at a price higher than the original purchase price.

Investopedia explains Gain
When most gains are realized, they are subject to capital-gains tax.

Filed Under: Economics, Taxes

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