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Realized Gain - Definition
Below, you'll find a definition of this investing term...

Definition: The gain that occurs when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it.

TeenAnalyst Advice: When an investor has a realized gain on their investment, they have to pay a capital gains tax.  This capital gains tax is usually taxed at their income tax bracket level, unless the investment was held for at least a year.  If so, it's taxed at a lower rate.

 

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