noun
capital appreciation; capital gain
Financial term for the increase in value of an asset, typically stocks or real estate. Often used in investment contexts.
See also: 益 (えき)
この株の値上り益は予想以上だった。
The capital gain on this stock was higher than expected.
不動産の値上り益を狙って投資する人も多い。
Many people invest aiming for capital appreciation in real estate.
キャピタルゲイン is the loanword equivalent, often used interchangeably in financial contexts.
Compound of 値上り (price increase) and 益 (profit, gain).