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What is meant by ‘Capital Gain’ ?
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- Part of profits added to the capital
- Appreciation in the money value of assets
- Additions to the capital invested in a business
- None of these
- Part of profits added to the capital
Correct Option: B
A capital gain is a profit that results from a disposition of a capital asset, such as stock, bond or real estate, where the amount realised on the disposition
exceeds the purchase price. The gain is the difference between a higher selling price and a lower purchase price. Capital gains may refer to "investment income" that arises in relation to real assets. In other words, a capital gain represents an appreciation in value accruing over a prescribed period of time on the asset.