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Realized Loss

A loss recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price.

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A portion of the realized loss may be applied against a capital gain or realized profit to reduce taxes.

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

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realized loss

The amount by which an investment's acquisition cost exceeds the net proceeds from its sale. A realized loss, as opposed to a paper loss, may be used to reduce taxable income. Compare unrealized loss.

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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