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Definition of

paper gain

Stockholding & Investments

increase in value on investment not yet sold an increase in the value of an investment that the investor has no immediate intention of realizing.

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Definitions of ’paper gain’ and meaning of ’paper gain’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’paper gain’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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