Dollar amount profit that is made when stocks or bonds (securities) are sold. This is called a realized gain. An unrealized capital gain is when there has been an increase in the value of the stocks or bonds but they have not been sold.
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Dollar amount profit that is made when stocks or bonds (securities) are sold. This is called a realized gain. An unrealized capital gain is when there has been an increase in the value of the stocks or bonds but they have not been sold.