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Realized Gain

A gain resulting from selling an asset at a price higher than the original purchase price.

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There may be tax consequences for a realized profit.

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See also: Capital Gain, Capital Loss, Liquidation, Realized Loss

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realized gain

The amount by which the net proceeds from the sale of an asset exceed its cost of acquisition. When gains are realized, they become income for tax purposes. Compare unrealized gain.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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