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Chapter 17: Q.16 (page 426)

What is capital gain?

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The profit made by selling securities is referred to as capital gain.

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Step 1.Concept of capital gain

Investing: the general population invests their money by purchasing various assets and then selling them for a profit.

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Step 2. explanation

When the selling price of a capital asset (property, shares, stocks, bonds) is higher than the purchase price, the profit is called capital gain. It might be for a short or lengthy period of time, and it is taxed.

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