Glossary - Capital growth
Description
The increase in the value of an investment or asset over time, typically measured by the rise in its market price. For example, if a stock is bought at £100 and rises to £150, the £50 gain is capital growth. Investors often seek capital growth as a way to build long-term wealth.
Alternate Names
- Capital appreciation
- Capital gains
- Asset growth
- Price appreciation
- Value growth
- Growth in principal
