capital loss
loss of equity
Capital gain
capital loss
Noun
1. the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold
(hypernym) financial loss
Capital loss
The difference between the net cost of a
security and the net sale price, if that
security is sold at a loss.
Capital Loss
The loss that results from the sale of a capital asset, such as real estate, a house, jewelry or stocks and bonds. Also the loss that results from an unpaid, non-business (personal) loan.