LTCG
Long Term Capital Gain
Basics of Stock MarketProfit earned from selling a stock held for more than 12 months.
Formula
Sale Price - Purchase Price (if held > 12 months)
Why it matters
LTCG tax rates are generally lower than STCG, encouraging long-term investing.
Indian example
Related terms
STCGCaptain Gains Tax
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