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Capital gain
The profit you make when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it. If you buy a house for $300,000 and sell it for $320,000, your capital gain is $20,000. A capital loss is when you sell an investment for less than you paid for it.
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The profit you make when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it. If you buy a house for $300,000 and sell it for $320,000, your capital gain is $20,000. A capital loss is when you sell an investment for less than you paid for it.
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