tax

Capital Gain

A capital gain is the profit from selling an asset for more than its purchase price.

Explanation

Capital gains are realized only when you sell. Unrealized gains can change daily but are not usually taxed until disposal, depending on jurisdiction.

Example

Buying at 100 and selling at 130 creates a capital gain of 30, before fees and taxes.

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