capital loss

noun

Meaning

A decrease in the value of an asset or investment when it is sold for less than its original purchase price.

Examples

Investors often use a capital loss to offset their taxable gains at the end of the year.
The sudden drop in real estate prices led to a substantial capital loss for many homeowners.

Synonyms: devaluation, depreciation, financial deficit, negative return

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capital loss

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkæpɪtəl lɒs

Definition

A decrease in the value of an asset or investment when it is sold for less than its original purchase price.

Examples

Investors often use a capital loss to offset their taxable gains at the end of the year.
The sudden drop in real estate prices led to a substantial capital loss for many homeowners.
He realized a capital loss on his bond holdings after interest rates unexpectedly spiked.

Synonyms of capital loss

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Antonyms of capital loss

Words with the opposite meaning to capital loss:

capital gain

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