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Capital Gain

A capital gain is the profit when you sell an asset for more than you paid.

Por qué importa

It is a key part of total return and can have tax consequences.

Ejemplo simple

You buy a stock at $50 and sell at $65. Your capital gain is $15 per share.

Errores comunes

  • Ignoring taxes when calculating actual profit.
  • Focusing only on gains and forgetting dividends or fees.
  • Assuming unrealized gains are locked in.

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