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What are capital gains on an investment?
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What are capital gains on an investment?

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An increase in value of an equity investment that is a result of appreciation of that asset
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Capital gains on an investment refers to the money that is made off of the investment once it is sold.  For example, if you purchase land for $50,000 and sell it for $82,000 your capital gain on the investment is $32,000. 
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