gains

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If you managed to buy a property before the mid 90s - as many of the boomers did - you've likely enjoyed substantial capital gains.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Leverage can magnify gains — but also amplify losses on the way down.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The losses they generate are often used to offset gains in other areas of the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But holding on to the winners means new gains can build up over time within the strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

They call the midnight movers to haul them to cheaper subdivisions, or seize the equity gains on their homes to move up.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times