# Capital Gain

*Saving & Investing — Finicade finance glossary*

The profit when you sell an asset for more than you paid. It's only 'realised' — and usually only taxed — when you actually sell; until then it's a paper gain that can still evaporate.

**Related terms:** [Stock (Equity)](https://finicade.com/glossary/stock), [Dividend](https://finicade.com/glossary/dividend), [Risk Tolerance](https://finicade.com/glossary/risk-tolerance)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/capital-gain