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1Capital gain — Capital Gains redirects here. For the radio show, see Capital Gains (radio show). A capital gain is a profit that results from investments into a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds or real estate, which exceeds the purchase price. It is the… …
2capital gain — cap′ital gain′ n. bus profit from the sale of assets, as bonds or real estate • Etymology: 1920–25 …
3capital gain — /kæpətl ˈgeɪn/ (say kapuhtl gayn) noun a gain, not of the nature of income, but made on the disposal of an asset, such as bonds, real property, etc …
4capital gain — profit from the sale of assets, as bonds or real estate. [1920 25] * * * …
5Capital gains tax in Australia — Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Australia applies to the capital gain made on disposal of any asset, except for specific exemptions. The most significant exemption is the family home. Rollover provisions apply to some disposals, one of the most… …
6capital — cap·i·tal 1 adj [Latin capitalis, from caput head, a person s life (as forfeit)] 1 a: punishable by death capital murder b: involving execution a capital case 2 [Medieval Latin capitalis chief, principal, from Latin …
7capital gains tax — (CGT) When you sell a capital asset such as a property or shares, the profit is treated as a capital gain rather than income and is subject to Capital Gains Tax. This is the difference between the base cost (i.e. the acquisition cost) and the… …
8Capital gains tax — A capital gains tax (abbreviated: CGT) is a tax charged on capital gains, the profit realized on the sale of a non inventory asset that was purchased at a lower price. The most common capital gains are realized from the sale of stocks, bonds,… …
9capital loss — The difference between the net cost of a security and the sales price, if the security is sold at a loss. Also used in a more general context to refer to the market for stocks, bonds, derivatives and other investments. Bloomberg Financial… …
10capital gains distribution — A distribution to the shareholders of a mutual fund out of profits from selling stocks or bonds, that is subject to capital gains taxes for the shareholders. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary ( cash) Euroclear Clearing and Settlement glossary… …
