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Capital Gain
The short answer
Profit generated from the sale of an asset or investment; the profit made is the difference between the sale price and the initial purchase price.
What is Capital Gain?
Profit generated from the sale of an asset or investment; the profit made is the difference between the sale price and the initial purchase price.
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