Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unrealized-gains
noun
/ˌʌnˈrɪəlaɪzd ɡeɪnz/
Definition
Unrealized gains refer to the increase in the value of an investment that has not yet been sold for profit.
Examples
- After the stock market surged, many investors were thrilled to see their unrealized gains increase.
- The unrealized gains on his portfolio made him optimistic about the future.
- She chose to hold her investments longer to maximize her unrealized gains.
Meaning
These gains are essentially paper profits that exist on investments that haven’t been converted into cash.
Synonyms
- Paper profits
- Unrealized profits
- Potential gains
