What is realized P&L?Realized P&L
The real profit or loss locked in once you've sold (closed the position).
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- Stock BasicsUnrealized Gains and Losses
While you hold a stock, your P&L moves every time the price moves. Until you sell, it's only a number on paper.
- Stock BasicsPractice: One Complete Trade
Put it all together: watch the market, buy, hold, sell, and see how much you end up making.
- Stock BasicsWhat Is Profit?
Sale proceeds minus purchase cost, minus fees: what's left is the profit that actually lands in your pocket.
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