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Definition of

unrealized capital gain

Accounting

profitable investment not yet sold a profit from the holding of an asset worth more than its purchase price, but not yet sold

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

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