  Paper Profit - Definition Definition: A profit that occurs when you're still holding the stock that has appreciated in value. Commonly called "unrealized gain." TeenAnalyst Advice:
If your stock doubles without you selling it, you'll have 100%
in paper profit. You don't get to actually call it a gain
until you sell it. Once you sell it, you have to pay taxes
on it.
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