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)
The capital gain on this stock was higher than expected.
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).