Returns & Performance

Unrealised Loss

Definition

What is Unrealised Loss?

A decline in an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.'s value before it is sold.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

The market valueThe price at which an asset could trade in the market at a given time. falls below cost, but the investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return. still holds the asset.

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