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Gain

An increase in the value of an asset or property. A gain is measured as the amount of capital realized from selling a good at a price higher than the original purchase price.

Notes:

When most gains are realized, they are subject to capital-gains tax.

See also: Asset, Capital Gain, Capital Loss, Return on Capital Gain

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Gain

A profit on a securities transaction recognized by selling a security for more than the security originally cost. The gain is the difference between the cost and the sale.

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gain

The excess of the amount received as opposed to the amount expended in a transaction. For example, receipt of $4,500 from the sale of an asset with a book value of $3,000 results in a gain of $1,500. Compare loss.